Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 313 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644759
Common Names
- Tugela Twinspur
- Tugela Widow's Tears
- Tugela Pink Diascia
Description
Diascia tugelensis (also called Tugela Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with pink flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to South Africa and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Diascia tugelensis is an attractive ornamental plant with bright pink flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders, and is also suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diascia tugelensis is a bright pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diascia tugelensis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Diascia tugelensis
Diascia tugelensis can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Diascia tugelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diascia tugelensis?
Diascia tugelensis
What are the common names of Diascia tugelensis?
Tugela Diascia
What is the natural habitat of Diascia tugelensis?
Grassland
Species in the Diascia genus
Diascia aliciae,
Diascia alonsooides,
Diascia anastrepta,
Diascia ausana,
Diascia austromontana,
Diascia barberae,
Diascia batteniana,
Diascia bergiana,
Diascia bicolor,
Diascia capensis,
Diascia capsularis,
Diascia cardiosepala,
Diascia cordata,
Diascia cuneata,
Diascia decipiens,
Diascia dielsiana,
Diascia diffusa,
Diascia dissimulans,
Diascia ellaphieae,
Diascia elongata,
Diascia engleri,
Diascia esterhuyseniae,
Diascia fetcaniensis,
Diascia fragrans,
Diascia glandulosa,
Diascia gracilis,
Diascia hexensis,
Diascia humilis,
Diascia insignis,
Diascia integerrima,
Diascia lewisiae,
Diascia lilacina,
Diascia longicornis,
Diascia macrophylla,
Diascia maculata,
Diascia megathura,
Diascia minutiflora,
Diascia mollis,
Diascia namaquensis,
Diascia nana,
Diascia nodosa,
Diascia pachyceras,
Diascia parviflora,
Diascia patens,
Diascia pentheri,
Diascia personata,
Diascia purpurea,
Diascia racemulosa,
Diascia ramosa,
Diascia rigescens,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901942-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].