Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023137
Common Names
- Cabrerae Silverbush
- Dasyphyllum Silverbush
- White Silverbush
Description
Dasyphyllum cabrerae (also called Cabrera's Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dasyphyllum cabrerae has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Dasyphyllum cabrerae
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Dasyphyllum cabrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum cabrerae?
Dasyphyllum cabrerae
What type of plant is Dasyphyllum cabrerae?
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is a species of flowering plant.
Where is Dasyphyllum cabrerae found?
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Dasyphyllum cabrerae?
Dasyphyllum cabrerae is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with oblong leaves.
What color are the flowers of Dasyphyllum cabrerae?
The flowers of Dasyphyllum cabrerae are yellow.
Species in the Dasyphyllum genus
Dasyphyllum floribundum,
Dasyphyllum sprengelianum,
Dasyphyllum flagellare,
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae,
Dasyphyllum armatum,
Dasyphyllum cabrerae,
Dasyphyllum popayanense,
Dasyphyllum varians,
Dasyphyllum fodinarum,
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri,
Dasyphyllum orthacanthum,
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum,
Dasyphyllum diacanthoides,
Dasyphyllum horridum,
Dasyphyllum chapadense,
Dasyphyllum synacanthum,
Dasyphyllum ferox,
Dasyphyllum leiocephalum,
Dasyphyllum candolleanum,
Dasyphyllum latifolium,
Dasyphyllum hystrix,
Dasyphyllum cryptocephalum,
Dasyphyllum inerme,
Dasyphyllum velutinum,
Dasyphyllum tomentosum,
Dasyphyllum colombianum,
Dasyphyllum cabrerae,
Dasyphyllum brasiliense,
Dasyphyllum brevispinum,
Dasyphyllum spinescens,
Dasyphyllum leptacanthum,
Dasyphyllum argenteum,
Dasyphyllum vagans,
Dasyphyllum donianum,
Dasyphyllum trichophyllum,
Dasyphyllum reticulatum,
Dasyphyllum lehmannii,
Dasyphyllum vepreculatum,
Dasyphyllum excelsum,
Dasyphyllum diamantinense,
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,