Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 265 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646101
Common Names
- Petiolar Diclis
- Diclis petiolaris
- Petiolar Snakeherb
Description
Diclis petiolaris (also called Petiolate Diclis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of long, narrow, and slightly hairy leaves. It grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Diclis petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diclis petiolaris is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diclis petiolaris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Diclis petiolaris
Diclis petiolaris can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Diclis petiolaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diclis petiolaris?
Diclis petiolaris
What is the common name of Diclis petiolaris?
Unknown
What type of plant is Diclis petiolaris?
Herb
Species in the Diclis genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801960-1: 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].