Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dasyphylla
ID:
561781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 546 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561113



Common Names

  • Dasyphylla Bassia
  • Dasyphylla Burnweed
  • Dasyphylla Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Bassia divaricata (Kar. & Kir.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bassia dasyphylla (also called Thick-leaved bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bassia dasyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bassia dasyphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bassia dasyphylla is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Bassia dasyphylla

Bassia dasyphylla can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Bassia dasyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bassia dasyphylla?

Bassia dasyphylla

What is the family of Bassia dasyphylla?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Bassia dasyphylla?

Woolly Bassia

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670771: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.