Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubricosa
ID:
944303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 231 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943641

Common Names

  • Diodia rubricosa
  • Rubricosa Diodia
  • Diodia Rubricosa

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Description

Diodia rubricosa (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Diodia rubricosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diodia rubricosa are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diodia rubricosa is a tropical evergreen plant native to Central and South America. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or summer months. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, bark-based potting mix.

Where to Find Diodia rubricosa

Diodia rubricosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

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