Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rhaptodes
ID:
648760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 16: 562 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648092

Common Names

  • Dionysia rhaptodes
  • Rhaptodes Dionysia
  • Dionysia

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Synonyms

  • Dionysia heterochroa Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Dionysia rhaptodes (also called Greek Rock-Fringe, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, dry, and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dionysia rhaptodes 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 rhaptodes has small, yellow flowers with a white 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 rhaptodes is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed.

Where to Find Dionysia rhaptodes

Dionysia rhaptodes can be found in Iran.

Dionysia rhaptodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dionysia rhaptodes?

Dionysia rhaptodes

What is the common name of Dionysia rhaptodes?

Rhaptodes Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Dionysia rhaptodes?

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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