Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
944222

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 564 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943560

Common Names

  • Diodia discolor
  • Discolor Diodia
  • Diodia Discolor

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Description

Diodia discolor (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in moist, sandy soils, often in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and disturbed fields.

Uses & Benefits

Diodia discolor has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to control erosion on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Diodia discolor is small, white, and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Diodia discolor: This plant is best propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Diodia discolor

Diodia discolor is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References