Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
645392

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.E.Steiner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 22: 13 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644724



Common Names

  • Spotted Twinspur
  • Spotted Widow's Tears
  • Spotted Pink Diascia


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Description

Diascia maculata (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 maculata is an attractive ornamental plant that is often 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

The flower of Diascia maculata is a pinkish-purple color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia maculata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Diascia maculata

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

Diascia maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diascia maculata?

Diascia maculata

What is the family of Diascia maculata?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Diascia maculata?

Spotted 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:970650-1: 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].