Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
dumosum
ID:
1103072

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 217 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102410

Common Names

  • Dumose Rhyssolobium
  • Dumose Rhyssolobium
  • Dumose Rhyssolobium

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Description

Rhyssolobium dumosum (also called Bushy Rhyssolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhyssolobium dumosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhyssolobium dumosum has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhyssolobium dumosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhyssolobium dumosum

Rhyssolobium dumosum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Rhyssolobium genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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