Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
diosmoides
ID:
1143130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 14: 418 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142468

Common Names

  • Lachnaea Diosmoides
  • Diosmoid Lachnaea
  • Diosmoid Starflower

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Description

Lachnaea diosmoides (also called Diosma-like Lachnaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with 6 petals and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnaea diosmoides is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnaea diosmoides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Lachnaea diosmoides

Lachnaea diosmoides is found in South Africa.

Species in the Lachnaea genus

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

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