Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 42: 53 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943047
Common Names
- Dicrastylis verticillata
- Whorled Dicrastylis
- Whorled Rush
Description
Dicrastylis verticillata (also called Whorled Dicrastylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicrastylis verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicrastylis verticillata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicrastylis verticillata is a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dicrastylis verticillata
Dicrastylis verticillata can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.
Species in the Dicrastylis genus
Dicrastylis globiflora,
Dicrastylis rugosifolia,
Dicrastylis cundeeleensis,
Dicrastylis subterminalis,
Dicrastylis kumarinensis,
Dicrastylis mitchellii,
Dicrastylis archeri,
Dicrastylis beveridgei,
Dicrastylis brunnea,
Dicrastylis capitellata,
Dicrastylis cordifolia,
Dicrastylis corymbosa,
Dicrastylis costelloi,
Dicrastylis doranii,
Dicrastylis exsuccosa,
Dicrastylis flexuosa,
Dicrastylis fulva,
Dicrastylis georgei,
Dicrastylis gilesii,
Dicrastylis incana,
Dicrastylis lewellinii,
Dicrastylis linearifolia,
Dicrastylis maritima,
Dicrastylis micrantha,
Dicrastylis nicholasii,
Dicrastylis obovata,
Dicrastylis parvifolia,
Dicrastylis reticulata,
Dicrastylis sessilifolia,
Dicrastylis soliparma,
Dicrastylis velutina,
Dicrastylis verticillata,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,