Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 352 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650185
Common Names
- Tenuis Moss
- Slender Moss
- Slender Haircap Moss
Synonyms
- Bryonia tenuis Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Diplocyclos tenuis (also called Slender 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 tenuis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplocyclos tenuis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplocyclos tenuis 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 tenuis
Diplocyclos tenuis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diplocyclos tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplocyclos tenuis?
Diplocyclos tenuis
What is the common name of Diplocyclos tenuis?
Slender Cyclos Palm
What is the natural habitat of Diplocyclos tenuis?
Tropical forests and scrublands
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,