Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 123 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654117
Common Names
- Donnellsmithia tuberosa
- Tuberous Donnellsmithia
- Tuberous Donnellsmithia Plant
Synonyms
- Museniopsis tuberosa J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
- Velaea tuberosa Drude [unknown]
Description
Donnellsmithia tuberosa (also called Tuberous 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa: 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 tuberosa
Donnellsmithia tuberosa can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Donnellsmithia tuberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Donnellsmithia tuberosa?
Donnellsmithia tuberosa
What is the common name of Donnellsmithia tuberosa?
Tuberous Donnell-Smith's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Donnellsmithia tuberosa?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,