Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
baloghioides
ID:
945487

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 7: 359 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944825

Common Names

  • Dissiliaria Baloghioides
  • Balogh's Dissiliaria
  • Baloghioides Dissiliaria

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Description

Dissiliaria baloghioides (also called Balogh's Dissiliaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dissiliaria baloghioides is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissiliaria baloghioides has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissiliaria baloghioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dissiliaria baloghioides

Dissiliaria baloghioides is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63232: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.