Status:
valid
Authors:
Jonsell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 526 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645012
Common Names
- Diceratella inermis
- Smooth Diceratella
- Diceratella
Description
Diceratella inermis (also called Smooth Bleeding Heart, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with smooth, fern-like leaves and pink-red flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diceratella inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diceratella inermis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diceratella inermis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diceratella inermis
Diceratella inermis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Diceratella inermis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diceratella inermis?
Diceratella inermis
What is the common name of Diceratella inermis?
Smooth Diceratella
What is the natural habitat of Diceratella inermis?
Woodlands, meadows, and thickets
Species in the Diceratella genus
Diceratella alata,
Diceratella canescens,
Diceratella elliptica,
Diceratella floccosum,
Diceratella incana,
Diceratella inermis,
Diceratella psilotrichoides,
Diceratella revoilii,
Diceratella smithii,
Diceratella floccosa,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,