Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymonin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 147 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646236
Common Names
- Dicranolepis pusilla
- Small Dicranolepis
- Small Bristle-fern
Description
Dicranolepis pusilla (also called Dicranolepis pusilla, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with short, thick rhizomes and short-stalked leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranolepis pusilla is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranolepis pusilla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranolepis pusilla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Dicranolepis pusilla
Dicranolepis pusilla can be found in tropical Africa.
Dicranolepis pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranolepis pusilla?
Dicranolepis pusilla
What is the family of Dicranolepis pusilla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dicranolepis pusilla?
Dwarf dicranolepis
Species in the Dicranolepis genus
Dicranolepis angolensis,
Dicranolepis baertsiana,
Dicranolepis brixhei,
Dicranolepis buchholzii,
Dicranolepis cerasifera,
Dicranolepis disticha,
Dicranolepis glandulosa,
Dicranolepis grandiflora,
Dicranolepis incisa,
Dicranolepis laciniata,
Dicranolepis persei,
Dicranolepis polygaloides,
Dicranolepis pubescens,
Dicranolepis pulcherrima,
Dicranolepis pusilla,
Dicranolepis pyramidalis,
Dicranolepis soyauxii,
Dicranolepis thomensis,
Dicranolepis usambarica,
Dicranolepis vestita,
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,