Dissochaeta horrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
1318593
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bakh.f.) Karton.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 107: 95. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331047
Common Names
- Dissochaeta horrida
- Horrida Dissochaeta
- Dissochaeta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta horrida (also called Hairy Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta horrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissochaeta horrida has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta horrida is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Dissochaeta horrida
Dissochaeta horrida is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Dissochaeta horrida FAQ
What is the common name of Dissochaeta horrida?
Hairy dissochaeta
What is the growth habit of Dissochaeta horrida?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the native range of Dissochaeta horrida?
It is native to New Caledonia
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
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
A. Kartonegoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karton.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476838-2: Based on the initial data import