Desmidorchis impostor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impostor
ID:
747057
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jonkers
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 28: 76 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746390
Common Names
- Desmidorchis impostor
- Impostor Desmidorchis
- Desmidorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmidorchis impostor (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmidorchis impostor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmidorchis impostor has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmidorchis impostor is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or division. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Desmidorchis impostor
Desmidorchis impostor is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Desmidorchis impostor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmidorchis impostor?
Desmidorchis impostor
What is the common name of Desmidorchis impostor?
Impostor
What is the natural habitat of Desmidorchis impostor?
It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Desmidorchis genus
Desmidorchis adenensis, Desmidorchis arabica, Desmidorchis aucheriana, Desmidorchis awdeliana, Desmidorchis edithiae, Desmidorchis flava, Desmidorchis foetida, Desmidorchis lavrani, Desmidorchis penicillata, Desmidorchis retrospiciens, Desmidorchis somalica, Desmidorchis speciosa, Desmidorchis tardellii, Desmidorchis impostor,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
H.A. Jonkers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonkers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106244-1: Based on the initial data import