Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 199 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656549
Common Names
- Dregea Floribunda
- Many-flowered Dregea
- Abundant-flowered Dregea
Synonyms
- Marsdenia dregea (Harv.) Schltr. [unknown]
- Pterophora dregea Harv. [unknown]
- Pterygocarpus floribundus (E.Mey.) Stuntz [unknown]
Description
Dregea floribunda (also called Many-Flowered Hedge Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit, with finely divided, fern-like leaves and umbels of small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Dregea floribunda is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dregea floribunda are small and white, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dregea floribunda is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem. It produces small white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dregea floribunda
Dregea floribunda can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dregea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dregea floribunda?
Dregea floribunda
What is the natural habitat of Dregea floribunda?
It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky areas and grasslands.
What type of soil does Dregea floribunda prefer?
It prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Dregea genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,