Status:
valid
Authors:
Younesi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 107 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345852
Common Names
- Dionysia
- Robusta
- Robusta Dionysia
Description
Dionysia robusta (also called Robust Dionysia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Greece and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dionysia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dionysia robusta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dionysia robusta is an herbaceous species native to Greece. It can be propagated from seeds or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Dionysia robusta
Dionysia robusta is native to Greece.
Dionysia robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dionysia robusta?
Dionysia robusta
What type of plant is Dionysia robusta?
It is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family.
Where is Dionysia robusta found?
It is found in Greece.
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
Simin Younesi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Younesi' in the authors string.