Status:
valid
Authors:
Dalzell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 158 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944676
Common Names
- Discospermum Sphaerocarpum
- Sphaerocarpum Discospermum
- Sphaerocarp Discospermum
Uses & Benefits
Discospermum sphaerocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Discospermum sphaerocarpum is a small, yellow-green colour. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a bright green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Discospermum sphaerocarpum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Discospermum sphaerocarpum
Discospermum sphaerocarpum is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Species in the Discospermum genus
Discospermum polyspermum,
Discospermum abnorme,
Discospermum apiocarpum,
Discospermum beccarianum,
Discospermum javanicum,
Discospermum malaccense,
Discospermum parvifolium,
Discospermum sphaerocarpum,
Discospermum whitfordii,
Discospermum philippinensis,
Discospermum coffeoides,
Discospermum quocensis,
Discospermum reyesii,
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,