Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
empetrifolium
ID:
653017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Neid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 209 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652349

Common Names

  • Disterigma Empetrifolium
  • Empetrifolium Disterigma
  • Empetrifolium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium penaeoides Kunth [valid]
  • Vaccinium empetrifolium Kunth [valid]
  • Disterigma epacridifolium (Benth.) Nied. [valid]
  • Disterigma leiopodandrum S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Disterigma margaricoccum S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Disterigma penaeoides (Kunth) Neid. [valid]
  • Vaccinium penaeoides empetrifolia (Kunth) Wedd. [valid]
  • Metagonia penaeoides (Kunth) Nutt. [valid]
  • Metagonia empetrifolia (Kunth) (Kunth) Nutt. [valid]
  • Vaccinium penaeoides densa Wedd. [valid]
  • Vaccinium penaeoides epacridifolium (Kunth) Wedd. [valid]

Description

Disterigma empetrifolium (also called Empetrifolious Disterigma, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Disterigma empetrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disterigma empetrifolium is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disterigma empetrifolium can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Disterigma empetrifolium

Disterigma empetrifolium can be found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.

Disterigma empetrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disterigma empetrifolium?

Disterigma empetrifolium

What type of plant is Disterigma empetrifolium?

Disterigma empetrifolium is a shrub

Where does Disterigma empetrifolium grow?

Disterigma empetrifolium grows in Central and South America

Species in the Disterigma genus

Disterigma acuminatum, Disterigma cryptocalyx, Disterigma agathosmoides, Disterigma alaternoides, Disterigma appendiculatum, Disterigma baguense, Disterigma balslevii, Disterigma bocatorense, Disterigma bracteatum, Disterigma campanulatum, Disterigma campii, Disterigma chocoanum, Disterigma codonanthum, Disterigma cryptocalyx, Disterigma cuspidatum, Disterigma dissimile, Disterigma dumontii, Disterigma ecuadorense, Disterigma elassanthum, Disterigma empetrifolium, Disterigma fortunense, Disterigma hammelii, Disterigma hiatum, Disterigma humboldtii, Disterigma leucanthum, Disterigma luteynii, Disterigma micranthum, Disterigma microphyllum, Disterigma noyesiae, Disterigma ollacheum, Disterigma ovatum, Disterigma pallidum, Disterigma panamense, Disterigma parallelinerve, Disterigma pentandrum, Disterigma pernettyoides, Disterigma pilosum, Disterigma pseudokillipiella, Disterigma rimbachii, Disterigma staphelioides, Disterigma stereophyllum, Disterigma synanthum, Disterigma terniflorum, Disterigma trimerum, Disterigma ulei, Disterigma utleyorum, Disterigma verruculatum, Disterigma weberbaueri,

Species in the Ericaceae family