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Diosma aristata

Common names: Mossel Bay buchu, spear-leaf diosma

Family: Rutaceae

... of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers (CREW) May 2018 Diosma aristata is an erect, single-stemmed shrub, that can ... of the fruits. Fruits are covered in very fragrant glands. Diosma aristata is confined to a small area west of Mossel ... coastal soils. Most diosmas are pollinated by insects. Diosma aristata has a nectar-filled disc so it is also insect ...

07 / 05 / 2018 | Ismail Ebrahim | CREW

Common names: Hagelkraal bitter-buchu (Eng.); Hagelkraal bitterboegoe (Afr.)

Family: Rutaceae

... and they could, therefore, both be potential pollinators. Diosma Sow the seed in autumn, using a medium that is light ... harden off. After this, they can be moved into full sun. Diosma haelkraalensis will thrive in full sun, in ... in keeping the roots and soil cool in summer. The name Diosma , means ‘divine odour’ and is derived from the ...

24 / 07 / 2017 | Roger Oliver | Kirstenbosch NBG

Common names: bitter buchu (Eng.); bitterboegoe (Afr.)

Family: Rutaceae

... Notten Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden January 2008 Diosma oppositifolia is an erect, multi-stemmed, densely ... to Bredasdorp and Agulhas, including the Cape Peninsula. Diosma oppositifolia is a resprouter with a woody rootstock. ... the fire. The flowers are visited by insects and bees. Diosma Diosma oppositifolia can be planted with other buchus ...

21 / 01 / 2008 | Justin Wigget | Kirstenbosch NBG

Common names: wild buchu (Eng.); rooiboegoe, wildeboegoe, Hottentotsboegoe (Afr.)

Family: Rutaceae

... if it feels hard and not soft, it can be collected. Diosma hirsuta occurs naturally on rocky sandstone and clay ... plant. This phenomenon is known as ballistic dispersal. Diosma Diosma hirsuta ' Blue Downs' as well as most of the species ...

21 / 11 / 2005 | Norma Jodamus | Kirstenbosch NBG

Common names: Little Karoo bitter-buchu

Family: Rutaceae

... 2005 updated by Alice Notten, Kirstenbosch NBG, July 2017 Diosma prama is a finely leafy, single-stemmed, aromatic ... black seeds are borne in a 5- chambered, horned capsule. Diosma prama is distinguished from other Diosma species by its branches and petals that are hairless ...

11 / 04 / 2005 | Norma Jodamus | Kirstenbosch NBG

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Search results for "Diosma" (displaying 5 of 5 on page 1)

Diosma aristata

Diosma haelkraalensis

Diosma oppositifolia

Diosma hirsuta 'Blue Downs'

Diosma prama