Dissochaeta biligulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biligulata
ID:
160055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 240 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159384
Common Names
- Biligulata Dissochaeta
- Biligulata Dissochaeta Plant
- Biligulata Dissochaeta Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta biligulata (also called Biligulate 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 biligulata 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 biligulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta biligulata 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 biligulata
Dissochaeta biligulata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dissochaeta biligulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta biligulata?
Dissochaeta biligulata
What is the family of Dissochaeta biligulata?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Dissochaeta biligulata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568333-1: Based on the initial data import