Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
bakhuizenii
ID:
160051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
ipni

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 443 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159380

Common Names

  • Bakhuizenii Dissochaeta
  • Bakhuizenii Dissochaeta Plant
  • Bakhuizenii Dissochaeta Flower

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Description

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii (also called Bakhuizen's Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as wet forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dissochaeta bakhuizenii is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dissochaeta bakhuizenii

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta bakhuizenii?

Dissochaeta bakhuizenii

What is the family of Dissochaeta bakhuizenii?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Dissochaeta bakhuizenii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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