Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
docensis
ID:
1305514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franceschin. & K.Yamam.) Devecchi & Pirani

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 29. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317968



Common Names

  • Homalolepis docensis
  • Doc Homalolepis
  • Doc Spikemoss


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Description

Homalolepis docensis (also called Doc's Homalolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Homalolepis docensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalolepis docensis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Homalolepis docensis

Homalolepis docensis is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Homalolepis docensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalolepis docensis?

Homalolepis docensis

What is the family of Homalolepis docensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Homalolepis docensis?

Doc Daisy

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Kikyo Yamamoto (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yamam.' in the authors string.
Edivani Villaron Franceschinelli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franceschin.' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.