Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
652207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 156. 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651539

Common Names

  • Discaria Americana
  • Americana
  • Discaria

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Synonyms

  • Colletia longispina Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Colletia longispina foliosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Condalia spinosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Discaria exilis (Miers) Herter [unknown]
  • Discaria febrifuga Mart. [unknown]
  • Discaria gracilenta (Miers) Herter [unknown]
  • Discaria longispina Miers [unknown]
  • Discaria longispina foliosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Discaria lycioides Miers [unknown]
  • Discaria lycioides exilis Miers [unknown]
  • Discaria spiculata Miers [unknown]
  • Discaria spiculata gracilenta Miers [unknown]

Description

Discaria americana (also called American Discaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has leathery, dark green leaves and grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Discaria americana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discaria americana has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discaria americana is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Discaria americana

Discaria americana is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Discaria americana FAQ

What is the common name of Discaria americana?

American Discaria

What is the natural habitat of Discaria americana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the lifespan of Discaria americana?

Up to 10 years

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2772399: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.