Diascia personata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
personata
ID:
645409
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 313 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644741
Common Names
- Person's Twinspur
- Person's Widow's Tears
- Person's Pink Diascia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diascia personata (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 personata 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 personata 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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Diascia personata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Diascia personata
Diascia personata can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Diascia personata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diascia personata?
Diascia personata
What is the common name of Diascia personata?
Personata
What is the natural habitat of Diascia personata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901940-1: 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].