Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
lessertii
ID:
645327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wikstr.) Kit Tan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 218 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644659



Common Names

  • Diarthron lessertii
  • Lessert's Diarthron
  • Lessert's Diarthrum


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Synonyms

  • Chamaejasme lessertii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chamaejasme stachyodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dais spicata Endl. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera glaucescens Pobed. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera griffithii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera lessertii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera olgae Pobed. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera persica (Boiss.) Pobed. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera ramosissima Pobed. [unknown]
  • Dendrostellera spicata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diarthron olgae (Pobed.) Kit Tan [unknown]
  • Diarthron ramosissima (Pobed.) Kit Tan [unknown]
  • Passerina persica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Stellera lessertii C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Passerina lessertii Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Stellera griffithii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Stellera persica Endl. [unknown]
  • Stellera incana Stapf [unknown]
  • Stellera spicata C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Passerina ammodendron Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Stellera lessertii incana (Stapf) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Stellera lessertii latifolia Stapf [unknown]
  • Stellera lessertii afghanica Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Diarthron lessertii (also called Lessert's sand grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central Asia. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diarthron lessertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diarthron lessertii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarthron lessertii can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Diarthron lessertii

Diarthron lessertii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Diarthron lessertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarthron lessertii?

Diarthron lessertii

What type of plant is Diarthron lessertii?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diarthron lessertii found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765300: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Johan Emanuel Wikström (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wikstr.' in the authors string.