Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Aresch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
in Preg. Eugenies Resa, Bot. 126 (1910).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943585
Common Names
- Gray Buttonweed
- Gray Diodia
- Incana Diodia
Description
Diodia incana (also called Hoary Diodia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has an erect stem that is usually about 15 cm tall and has two leaves. It has a single flower with white sepals and petals and a yellow labellum. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands at elevations of 800-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Diodia incana 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
Diodia incana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and green fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves and a single stem. They have a light green color and a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Diodia incana: 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 incana
Diodia incana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Species in the Diodia genus
Diodia aulacosperma,
Diodia barbata,
Diodia barbigera,
Diodia discolor,
Diodia flavescens,
Diodia incana,
Diodia kuntzei,
Diodia macrophylla,
Diodia microcarpa,
Diodia mitens,
Diodia othonii,
Diodia paludosa,
Diodia perforata,
Diodia rubricosa,
Diodia saponariifolia,
Diodia saponarioides,
Diodia simplex,
Diodia verticillata,
Diodia virginiana,
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,