Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 485 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509048
Common Names
- Dichoropetalum aureum
- Golden Dichoropetalum
- Golden Dichoropetalum Plant
Synonyms
- Johrenia aurea Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]
Description
Dichoropetalum aureum (also called Golden Dichoropetalum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Dichoropetalum aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichoropetalum aureum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichoropetalum aureum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dichoropetalum aureum
Dichoropetalum aureum can be found in Greece.
Dichoropetalum aureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichoropetalum aureum?
Dichoropetalum aureum
What are the common names of Dichoropetalum aureum?
Golden Dichoropetalum, Golden Dichoropetalum Vine
What is the natural habitat of Dichoropetalum aureum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia
Species in the Dichoropetalum genus
Dichoropetalum achaicum,
Dichoropetalum alpigenum,
Dichoropetalum aromaticum,
Dichoropetalum aureum,
Dichoropetalum carvifolia,
Dichoropetalum chryseum,
Dichoropetalum depauperatum,
Dichoropetalum golestanicum,
Dichoropetalum graminifolium,
Dichoropetalum isauricum,
Dichoropetalum junceum,
Dichoropetalum lavrentiadis,
Dichoropetalum minutifolium,
Dichoropetalum munbyi,
Dichoropetalum oligophyllum,
Dichoropetalum palimbioides,
Dichoropetalum paucijugum,
Dichoropetalum platycarpum,
Dichoropetalum pschawicum,
Dichoropetalum ramosissimum,
Dichoropetalum schottii,
Dichoropetalum scoparium,
Dichoropetalum seseloides,
Dichoropetalum stridii,
Dichoropetalum vittijugum,
Dichoropetalum alpinum,
Dichoropetalum longibracteolatum,
Dichoropetalum bupleuroides,
Dichoropetalum caucasicum,
Dichoropetalum kittaniae,
Dichoropetalum kyriakae,
Dichoropetalum zirnichii,
Dichoropetalum alanyensis,
Dichoropetalum vuralii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
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,