Diapensia wardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
645304
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.E.Evans
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 233 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644636
Common Names
- Diapensia wardii
- Ward's Diapensia
- Ward's Diapedium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diapensia wardii (also called 'Ward's Diapensia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It typically grows in rocky, open woods and thickets, often in sandy soils. It has small, ovate leaves that are covered in a silvery-gray down. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Diapensia wardii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diapensia wardii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diapensia wardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diapensia wardii
Diapensia wardii can be found in the arctic regions of North America and Europe.
Diapensia wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diapensia wardii?
Diapensia wardii
What is the common name of Diapensia wardii?
Ward's Diapensia
What is the family of Diapensia wardii?
Diapensiaceae
Species in the Diapensia genus
Species in the Diapensiaceae family
Berneuxia thibetica, Diapensia himalaica, Diapensia lapponica, Diapensia obovata, Diapensia purpurea, Diapensia wardii, Galax urceolata, Pyxidanthera barbulata, Pyxidanthera brevifolia, Schizocodon soldanelloides, Schizocodon yunnanensis, Schizocodon ilicifolius, Shortia uniflora, Shortia sinensis, Shortia galacifolia, Shortia rotundifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765274: Based on the initial data import
William Edgar Evans (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Evans' in the authors string.