Dichondra is a small genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. They are prostrate, perennial, herbaceous plants, with creeping stems which take root readily at the leaf nodes. The flowers are white, greenish or yellowish, 2–3 mm diameter. Members of the genus are commonly known as ponysfoots[2] and are native to tropical and cool temperate regions around the world.
The genus name is derived from the Greek words δίς (dis), meaning “two”, and χόνδρος (chondros), meaning “grain”. It refers to the fruits.[3]
Species
The number of species is disputed, with some authorities accepting only two species. The following species are recognised in the genus Dichondra by the International Plant Names Index (IPNI):[4]
Dichondra argentea Humb.
Leave a reply
