Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 41 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835310
Common Names
- Spartan Feather-grass
- Feather-grass
- Dipyrena
Description
Dipyrena spartioides (also called Spartium dipyrena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody root system. It is found in dry open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dipyrena spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dipyrena spartioides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dipyrena spartioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dipyrena spartioides
Dipyrena spartioides is found in Mexico.
Dipyrena spartioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipyrena spartioides?
Dipyrena spartioides
What is the natural habitat of Dipyrena spartioides?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flowering season of Dipyrena spartioides?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Dipyrena genus
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091022-1: 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].