Diastema hispidum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidum
ID:
645468
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 407 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644800
Common Names
- Diastema hispidum
- Hispidum Diastema
- Hispidum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Achimenes mollis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Diastema lehmannii Regel [unknown]
- Diastema molle Benth. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Diastema peruanum Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Episcia hispida DC. [unknown]
- Trevirana mollis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
Description
Diastema hispidum (also called 'Hispid Diastema', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diastema hispidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diastema hispidum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diastema hispidum 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 hispidum
Diastema hispidum can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Diastema hispidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diastema hispidum?
Diastema hispidum
What type of plant is Diastema hispidum?
It is an evergreen perennial
What is the natural habitat of Diastema hispidum?
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-2765435: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.