Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aubrietioides
ID:
648706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jamzad & Mozaff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 7: 19 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648038

Common Names

  • Dionysia aubrietioides
  • Aubrietioides Dionysia
  • Aubrieta-Like Dionysia

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Description

Dionysia aubrietioides (also called Aubriet's dionysia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dionysia aubrietioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dionysia aubrietioides is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dionysia aubrietioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Dionysia aubrietioides

Dionysia aubrietioides can be found in the southern parts of Afghanistan.

Dionysia aubrietioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dionysia aubrietioides?

Dionysia aubrietioides

What is the family of Dionysia aubrietioides?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Dionysia aubrietioides?

Rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Dionysia genus

Dionysia cristagalli, Dionysia tacamahaca, Dionysia viva, Dionysia zetterlundii, Dionysia zschummelii, Dionysia afghanica, Dionysia archibaldii, Dionysia aretioides, Dionysia aubrietioides, Dionysia balsamea, Dionysia bazoftica, Dionysia bornmuelleri, Dionysia bryoides, Dionysia caespitosa, Dionysia curviflora, Dionysia denticulata, Dionysia diapensiifolia, Dionysia esfandiarii, Dionysia freitagii, Dionysia gandzhinae, Dionysia gaubae, Dionysia haussknechtii, Dionysia hedgei, Dionysia hissarica, Dionysia involucrata, Dionysia iranica, Dionysia iranshahrii, Dionysia janthina, Dionysia khatamii, Dionysia khuzistanica, Dionysia kossinskyi, Dionysia lacei, Dionysia lamingtonii, Dionysia leucotricha, Dionysia lindbergii, Dionysia lurorum, Dionysia michauxii, Dionysia microphylla, Dionysia mira, Dionysia mozaffarianii, Dionysia odora, Dionysia oreodoxa, Dionysia paradoxa, Dionysia revoluta, Dionysia rhaptodes, Dionysia saponacea, Dionysia sarvestanica, Dionysia sawyeri, Dionysia tapetodes, Dionysia termeana,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2768934: Based on the initial data import
Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
Ziba Jamzad (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jamzad' in the authors string.