Diastema affine - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
645450
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 409 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644782
Common Names
- Diastema affine
- Affine Diastema
- Affine
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- Diastema micranthum Donn.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Diastema affine (also called 'Tall Diastema', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows up to 2 m in height and has small, white daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diastema affine is an attractive ornamental plant with bright pink flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders, and is also suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diastema affine is a pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
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Diastema affine is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Diastema affine
Diastema affine can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Diastema affine FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diastema affine?
Diastema affine
What type of plant is Diastema affine?
It is an evergreen perennial
What is the natural habitat of Diastema affine?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Diastema genus
Diastema affine, Diastema comiferum, Diastema eggersianum, Diastema gymnoleuca, Diastema hispidum, Diastema incisum, Diastema kalbreyeri, Diastema latiflora, Diastema maculatum, Diastema purpurascens, Diastema racemiferum, Diastema rupestre, Diastema scabrum, Diastema sodiroanum, Diastema tenerrimum, Diastema urticifolium, Diastema vexans, Diastema weberbaueri, Diastema williamsii,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765418: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.