Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 106(4): 780 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088621
Common Names
- Dasyanthina Serrata
- Serrata Dasyanthina
- Sawtooth Daisy
Synonyms
- Cacalia serrata (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia grandifolia DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia serrata Less. [unknown]
Description
Dasyanthina serrata (also called Spiny Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyanthina serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dasyanthina serrata are white, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyanthina serrata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dasyanthina serrata
Dasyanthina serrata is native to South America, found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Dasyanthina serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyanthina serrata?
Dasyanthina serrata
What type of plant is Dasyanthina serrata?
Dasyanthina serrata is a shrub.
Where is Dasyanthina serrata found?
Dasyanthina serrata is found in Mexico.
Species in the Dasyanthina genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,