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Old World Diamond Flower

Oldenlandia corymbosa

The Old World Diamond Flower is a pretty plant with small, star-shaped flowers. It loves to grow in warm places and can be found in gardens and fields, adding beauty to the landscape.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Old World Diamond Flower has delicate, branched stems that often creep along the ground. It features tiny, star-like white or pale pink flowers, each with four petals, emerging from the leaf axils. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves are arranged oppositely along its slender green stems, giving it a subtle, carpet-like appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyRubiaceaeGenusOldenlandia
Old World Diamond Flower
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Old World Diamond Flower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though it's small, it's super tough and grows in poor soil!

It's a plant explorer, found on almost every continent!

Its scientific name 'corymbosa' means its flowers form neat clusters!

This tiny plant has been used in traditional remedies for ages!

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Ground Cover

Old World Diamond Flower can quickly spread and colonize disturbed areas, outcompeting other plants to establish itself.

Ability

Tiny Seed Power

This plant produces numerous microscopic seeds that are easily dispersed by wind or water, helping it spread far and wide.

Ability

Year-Round Bloomer

Old World Diamond Flower has tiny flowers that can bloom almost all year in warm climates, ensuring constant opportunities for pollination.

Measurements & details

Height
5-30 cm
Spread
10-40 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Year-round
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar from its small blossoms.

eats

Oriental Leafworm Moth

Spodoptera litura

Caterpillars may feed on the leaves.

eaten by

Giant African Land Snail

Achatina fulica

Sometimes grazes on its delicate foliage.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or picking flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Old World Diamond Flower?

5-30 cm

How wide does Old World Diamond Flower spread?

10-40 cm

How big are the flowers on Old World Diamond Flower?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does Old World Diamond Flower bloom?

Year-round

Is Old World Diamond Flower edible?

No

Is Old World Diamond Flower toxic?

None

What is Old World Diamond Flower's lifecycle?

Annual

How is Old World Diamond Flower pollinated?

Insect

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