Dissochaeta rubiginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
160109
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
ipni
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlii. 79 (1914).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159438
Common Names
- Rubiginosa
- Rubiginosa Dissochaeta
- Dissochaeta Rubiginosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta rubiginosa (also called Rusty Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand and is typically found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta rubiginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, coughs, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissochaeta rubiginosa has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta rubiginosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dissochaeta rubiginosa
Dissochaeta rubiginosa is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola.
Dissochaeta rubiginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta rubiginosa?
Dissochaeta rubiginosa
What is the family of Dissochaeta rubiginosa?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Dissochaeta rubiginosa?
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568397-1: Based on the initial data import