Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gayoides
ID:
648598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 80(3): 83 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647930



Common Names

  • Gay's Dimorphosciadium
  • Gay's Dimorphosciadium
  • Gay's Dimorphosciadium


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum gayoides Korovin [unknown]
  • Pachypleurum gayoides (Regel & Schmalh.) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Meum gayoides Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Pachypleurum aemulans Korovin [unknown]

Description

Dimorphosciadium gayoides (also called 'Gay's Dimorphosciadium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphosciadium gayoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimorphosciadium gayoides is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphosciadium gayoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dimorphosciadium gayoides

Dimorphosciadium gayoides is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dimorphosciadium gayoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphosciadium gayoides?

Dimorphosciadium gayoides

What is the common name of Dimorphosciadium gayoides?

Gayoides

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphosciadium gayoides?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Central Chile

Species in the Dimorphosciadium genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2768737: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.