Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson) B.G.Briggs
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea 17: 32 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345353
Common Names
- Eludens Desmocladus
- Desmocladus
- Desmocladus Eludens
Description
Desmocladus eludens (also called Elusive Desmocladus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Desmocladus eludens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmocladus eludens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are oblong and have toothed margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Desmocladus eludens is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Desmocladus eludens
Desmocladus eludens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Desmocladus eludens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmocladus eludens?
Desmocladus eludens
What are the common names of Desmocladus eludens?
Eluding desmocladus
Where is Desmocladus eludens native to?
South America
Species in the Desmocladus genus
Desmocladus asper,
Desmocladus austrinus,
Desmocladus biformis,
Desmocladus castaneus,
Desmocladus diacolpicus,
Desmocladus elongatus,
Desmocladus fasciculatus,
Desmocladus flexuosus,
Desmocladus glomeratus,
Desmocladus lateriticus,
Desmocladus myriocladus,
Desmocladus parthenicus,
Desmocladus quiricoanus,
Desmocladus semiplanus,
Desmocladus virgatus,
Desmocladus confertospicatus,
Desmocladus eludens,
Desmocladus eyreanus,
Desmocladus ferruginipes,
Desmocladus lateriflorus,
Desmocladus laxiflorus,
Desmocladus microcarpus,
Desmocladus nodatus,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,