Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
648750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 112: 500 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648082

Common Names

  • Dionysia mira
  • Mira Dionysia
  • Dionysia

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Synonyms

  • Primula aucheri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]

Description

Dionysia mira (also called Mira's Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub with small, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dionysia mira is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can be planted in rock gardens, containers, and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dionysia mira has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a white coating on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dionysia mira is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little to no pruning. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dionysia mira

Dionysia mira can be found in Iran.

Dionysia mira FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dionysia mira?

Dionysia mira

What is the common name of Dionysia mira?

Mira Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Dionysia mira?

Rocky slopes and cliffs in the Mediterranean region

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,

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