Diodia saponariifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 16 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943643
Common Names
- Diodia saponariifolia
- Saponariifolia Diodia
- Diodia Saponariifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diodia saponariifolia (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 saponariifolia 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 saponariifolia has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diodia saponariifolia is an herbaceous perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in separate pots.
Where to Find Diodia saponariifolia
Diodia saponariifolia can be found in Central and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62062: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.