Diodia simplex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 29 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943653
Common Names
- Diodia simplex
- Simplex Diodia
- Simplex Diodia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diodia simplex (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 simplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diodia simplex 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 simplex is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sandy soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump. The plant can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Diodia simplex
Diodia simplex can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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-62071: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.