Dialyceras discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
629201
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) J.-F.Leroy
Source:
iplants
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 39 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628533
Common Names
- Dialyceras discolor
- Discolor Dialyceras
- Dialyceras Discolor
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- Dialyceras parvifolium discolor Capuron [unknown]
Description
Dialyceras discolor (also called Discolored Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 0.6 m. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Dialyceras discolor is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialyceras discolor is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialyceras discolor is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small plant that grows on trees and other plants in its natural habitat. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Dialyceras discolor
Dialyceras discolor is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Dialyceras discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialyceras discolor?
Dialyceras discolor
What type of plant is Dialyceras discolor?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Dialyceras discolor native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Dialyceras genus
Species in the Sphaerosepalaceae family
Dialyceras coriaceum, Dialyceras discolor, Dialyceras parvifolium, Rhopalocarpus crassinervius, Rhopalocarpus undulatus, Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius, Rhopalocarpus coriaceus, Rhopalocarpus parvifolius, Rhopalocarpus binervius, Rhopalocarpus excelsus, Rhopalocarpus louvelii, Rhopalocarpus alternifolius, Rhopalocarpus similis, Rhopalocarpus triplinervius, Rhopalocarpus longipetiolatus, Rhopalocarpus thouarsianus, Rhopalocarpus suarezensis, Rhopalocarpus lucidus, Rhopalocarpus mollis, Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi,
References
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.