Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
diacheiron
ID:
564983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdon ex G.J.Leach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 11: 97 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564315

Common Names

  • Bergia diacheiron
  • Diacheiron Bergia
  • Diacheiron Waterwort

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Description

Bergia diacheiron (also called Diacheiron Bergia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species native to South Africa. It has a rosette habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in shallow water and in marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Bergia diacheiron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergia diacheiron has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergia diacheiron can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bergia diacheiron

Bergia diacheiron is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bergia diacheiron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergia diacheiron?

Bergia diacheiron

What is the common name of Bergia diacheiron?

Diacheiron Bergia

What is the natural habitat of Bergia diacheiron?

It is found in South Africa, growing in sandy soils

Species in the Elatinaceae family

Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674897: Based on the initial data import
Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
Douglas Verdon (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdon' in the authors string.