Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lewisiae
ID:
645385

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.E.Steiner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 58: 202 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644717



Common Names

  • Diascia lewisiae
  • Lewisiae Twinspur
  • Lewisiae


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Description

Diascia lewisiae (also called Twinspur, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, bright pink flowers with two spurs and grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia lewisiae is a popular ornamental plant that is used in flower beds, borders, and containers. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diascia lewisiae has pink flowers, small, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia lewisiae is a perennial plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and then transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diascia lewisiae

Diascia lewisiae can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces.

Diascia lewisiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diascia lewisiae?

Diascia lewisiae

What is the family of Diascia lewisiae?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Diascia lewisiae?

Lewis' Diascia

Species in the Diascia genus

Diascia aliciae, Diascia alonsooides, Diascia anastrepta, Diascia ausana, Diascia austromontana, Diascia barberae, Diascia batteniana, Diascia bergiana, Diascia bicolor, Diascia capensis, Diascia capsularis, Diascia cardiosepala, Diascia cordata, Diascia cuneata, Diascia decipiens, Diascia dielsiana, Diascia diffusa, Diascia dissimulans, Diascia ellaphieae, Diascia elongata, Diascia engleri, Diascia esterhuyseniae, Diascia fetcaniensis, Diascia fragrans, Diascia glandulosa, Diascia gracilis, Diascia hexensis, Diascia humilis, Diascia insignis, Diascia integerrima, Diascia lewisiae, Diascia lilacina, Diascia longicornis, Diascia macrophylla, Diascia maculata, Diascia megathura, Diascia minutiflora, Diascia mollis, Diascia namaquensis, Diascia nana, Diascia nodosa, Diascia pachyceras, Diascia parviflora, Diascia patens, Diascia pentheri, Diascia personata, Diascia purpurea, Diascia racemulosa, Diascia ramosa, Diascia rigescens,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Kim E. Steiner (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.E.Steiner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961357-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].