Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Jonsell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 121: 143 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645014
Common Names
- Diceratella revoilii
- Revoilii Diceratella
- Diceratella
Description
Diceratella revoilii (also called Revoil's Bleeding Heart, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with fern-like leaves and pink-red flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diceratella revoilii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diceratella revoilii is a light pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diceratella revoilii 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 revoilii
Diceratella revoilii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Diceratella revoilii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diceratella revoilii?
Diceratella revoilii
What is the common name of Diceratella revoilii?
Revoil's Diceratella
What is the natural habitat of Diceratella revoilii?
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,