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Dichondra micrantha

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Dichondra micrantha
Growing as a weed at the Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
Flower at Central China Normal University
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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 repens Anon.
  • 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]

References

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  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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.