Oistonema dischidioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dischidioides
ID:
385237
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 12 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384569
Common Names
- Oistonema dischidioides
- Dischidioides Oistonema
- Dischidioides' Oistonema
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Oistonema dischidioides (also called Dischidioides Oistonema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oistonema dischidioides is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oistonema dischidioides has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oistonema dischidioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.
Where to Find Oistonema dischidioides
Oistonema dischidioides can be found in Mexico.
Oistonema dischidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oistonema dischidioides?
Oistonema dischidioides
What is the common name of Oistonema dischidioides?
Dischidioides Oistonema
What is the natural habitat of Oistonema dischidioides?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Oistonema genus
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:99876-1: Based on the initial data import