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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| Growing as a weed at the Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo | |
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| Flower at Central China Normal University | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus: | Dichondra |
| Species: | D. micrantha
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| Dichondra micrantha | |
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References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Dichondra micrantha Urb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Asian Ponysfoot - overview". United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Dichondra micrantha - Urb". PFAF Plant Database. Plants for a Future. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Dichondra micrantha (DIOMI)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
Asian pony's foot, lawnleaf
- ^ 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.
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