Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tanyceras
ID:
645423

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 17 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644755



Common Names

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


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Description

Diascia tanyceras (also called Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, pink flowers and a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia tanyceras is an attractive ornamental plant with bright pink flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders, and is also suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diascia tanyceras is a pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia tanyceras can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Diascia tanyceras

Diascia tanyceras can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Diascia tanyceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diascia tanyceras?

Diascia tanyceras

What is the common name of Diascia tanyceras?

Tanyceras

What is the natural habitat of Diascia tanyceras?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801943-1: 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].