Dichondra micrantha

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Dichondra micrantha
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Growing as a weed at the Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
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Flower at Central China Normal University
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Dichondra
Species:
D. micrantha
Binomial name
Dichondra micrantha
Synonyms [2]
  • Dichondra repensAnon.
  • Dichondra repens var. micrantha(Urb.) Lu

Dichondra micrantha, the Asian ponysfoot [3] or lawnleaf, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. [4] [5] It is native to Texas, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and it has been introduced worldwide. [2] A prostrate perennial reaching 10 cm (4 in), it prefers wetter soils. [4] In the past it was recommended as a grass substitute in lawns due to its easy maintenance requirements, but proved vulnerable to flea beetles. [6]

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References

  1. Ghogue, J.-P. (2020). "Dichondra micrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T126421141A140391190. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T126421141A140391190.en . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Dichondra micrantha Urb". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  3. "Asian Ponysfoot - overview". United States Fish and Wildlife Service . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Dichondra micrantha - Urb". PFAF Plant Database. Plants for a Future. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. "Dichondra micrantha (DIOMI)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024. Asian pony's foot, lawnleaf
  6. Mahr, Susan (2024). "'Silver Falls' Dichondra argentea". Wisconsin Horticulture Division of Extension. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Retrieved 26 May 2024.