Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
noyesiae
ID:
653030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54(147): 272 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652362

Common Names

  • Disterigma Noyesiae
  • String of Hearts
  • Heart Plant

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Description

Disterigma noyesiae (also called Noyes' Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Disterigma noyesiae 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

Disterigma noyesiae has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disterigma noyesiae is a slow-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water only when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Disterigma noyesiae

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

Disterigma noyesiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disterigma noyesiae?

Disterigma noyesiae

What type of plant is Disterigma noyesiae?

Disterigma noyesiae is a shrub

Where does Disterigma noyesiae grow?

Disterigma noyesiae 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