Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meney & Pate) B.G.Briggs
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea 17: 32 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345360
Common Names
- Microcarpus Desmocladus
- Desmocladus
- Desmocladus Microcarpus
Description
Desmocladus microcarpus (also called Small-fruited 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 microcarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmocladus microcarpus 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 microcarpus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from division of established clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Desmocladus microcarpus
Desmocladus microcarpus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Desmocladus microcarpus FAQ
What is the common name of Desmocladus microcarpus?
Microcarp Desmocladus
What is the scientific name of Microcarp Desmocladus?
Desmocladus microcarpus
What is the natural habitat of Desmocladus microcarpus?
Rainforests of New Zealand
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,
References
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.