Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 351 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650180
Common Names
- Leiocarpus Moss
- Smooth-Fruited Moss
- Smooth-Fruited Haircap Moss
Synonyms
- Corallocarpus leiocarpus Gilg [unknown]
Description
Diplocyclos leiocarpus (also called Smooth-fruited Diplocyclos, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers and small, round fruits. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Diplocyclos leiocarpus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplocyclos leiocarpus is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplocyclos leiocarpus can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Diplocyclos leiocarpus
Diplocyclos leiocarpus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diplocyclos leiocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplocyclos leiocarpus?
Diplocyclos leiocarpus
What is the common name of Diplocyclos leiocarpus?
Leiocarpus Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diplocyclos leiocarpus?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Diplocyclos genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,