Dichondra repens
Creeping Dichondra, Dichondra
Other regional names: Mercury Bay Weed +1 more
- Mercury Bay Weed
- Tom Thumb
Also known as: Dichondra micrantha Meisn. +2 more
- Dichondra micrantha Meisn.
- Dichondra repens var. repens
- Steripha reniformis Sol. ex Gaertn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dichondra repens (commonly known as Creeping Dichondra or Dichondra) is a shrub within the Convolvulaceae family. It originates in Africa and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., Mauritius, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia