Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Albr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 330 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746393
Common Names
- Dielsiodoxa tamariscina
- Tamariscina Dielsiodoxa
- Dielsiodoxa
Synonyms
- Monotoca tamariscina F.Muell. [valid]
- Styphelia minutiflora F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Dielsiodoxa tamariscina
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dielsiodoxa tamariscina?
Dielsiodoxa tamariscina
What is the common name of Dielsiodoxa tamariscina?
Tamariscina
What is the natural habitat of Dielsiodoxa tamariscina?
It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Dielsiodoxa genus
Species in the Ericaceae family