Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 27 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386336
Common Names
- Desmocladus myriocladus
- Myriocladus Desmocladus
- Many-Branching Desmocladus
Synonyms
- Loxocarya myrioclada Gilg [unknown]
Description
Desmocladus myriocladus (also called Many-Branching Desmocladus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its linear leaves with lobed edges, yellow flowers, and small fruits. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Desmocladus myriocladus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmocladus myriocladus has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Desmocladus myriocladus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Desmocladus myriocladus
Desmocladus myriocladus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Desmocladus myriocladus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmocladus myriocladus?
Desmocladus myriocladus
What is the common name of Desmocladus myriocladus?
Many-branched Desmocladus
What is the natural habitat of Desmocladus myriocladus?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the Himalayas
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,