Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
654782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Constance & Bye

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 24: 226 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654114



Common Names

  • Donnellsmithia silvicola
  • Woodland Donnellsmithia
  • Woodland Donnell-Smithia


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Description

Donnellsmithia silvicola (also called Forest Donnell-Smith's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Donnellsmithia silvicola is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Donnellsmithia silvicola is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Donnellsmithia silvicola: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Donnellsmithia silvicola

Donnellsmithia silvicola can be found in Mexico, growing in dry areas and open woodlands.

Donnellsmithia silvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Donnellsmithia silvicola?

Donnellsmithia silvicola

What is the common name of Donnellsmithia silvicola?

Forest Donnellsmithia

What type of plant is Donnellsmithia silvicola?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2775355: Based on the initial data import
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
Robert Bye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bye' in the authors string.