Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gaubae
ID:
648727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 179 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648059

Common Names

  • Dionysia gaubae
  • Gaubae Dionysia
  • Gauba's Dionysia

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Description

Dionysia gaubae (also called Gauba'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 gaubae is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dionysia gaubae var. megalantha Lidén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dionysia gaubae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dionysia gaubae is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Dionysia gaubae

Dionysia gaubae can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Dionysia gaubae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dionysia gaubae?

Dionysia gaubae

What is the family of Dionysia gaubae?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Dionysia gaubae?

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,