Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 93 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638181
Common Names
- Dasispermum suffruticosum
- Suffruticosum Dasispermum
- Dasispermum
Description
Dasispermum suffruticosum (also called 'Sourbush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southern United States. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Dasispermum suffruticosum is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It has large, showy flowers and attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover or in a water garden. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dasispermum suffruticosum are white or pink, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasispermum suffruticosum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Dasispermum suffruticosum
Dasispermum suffruticosum can be found in South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
Dasispermum suffruticosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasispermum suffruticosum?
Dasispermum suffruticosum
What is the common name of Dasispermum suffruticosum?
Shrubby Dasispermum
Where is Dasispermum suffruticosum native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Dasispermum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,