Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) Jonsell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131: 253 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645020
Common Names
- Diceratella smithii
- Smith's Diceratella
- Diceratella
Description
Diceratella smithii (also called Smith'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 smithii 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
Diceratella smithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diceratella smithii 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 smithii
Diceratella smithii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Diceratella smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diceratella smithii?
Diceratella smithii
What is the common name of Diceratella smithii?
Smith's Diceratella
What is the natural habitat of Diceratella smithii?
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,