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
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.
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 Donnellsmithia genus
Donnellsmithia ampulliformis,
Donnellsmithia biennis,
Donnellsmithia breedlovei,
Donnellsmithia coahuilensis,
Donnellsmithia cordata,
Donnellsmithia dissecta,
Donnellsmithia guatemalensis,
Donnellsmithia hintonii,
Donnellsmithia juncea,
Donnellsmithia madrensis,
Donnellsmithia mexicana,
Donnellsmithia ovata,
Donnellsmithia pinnatisecta,
Donnellsmithia reticulata,
Donnellsmithia serrata,
Donnellsmithia silvicola,
Donnellsmithia submontana,
Donnellsmithia ternata,
Donnellsmithia tuberosa,
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
Robert Bye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bye' in the authors string.