Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diacanthoides
ID:
33304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 44 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032633



Common Names

  • Dasyphyllum diacanthoides
  • Silverleaf Dasyphyllum
  • Two-spined Dasyphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Piptocarpha diacanthoides Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Flotovia stifftioides Speg. [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga leucoxylon Poepp. [unknown]
  • Flotovia diacanthoides Less. [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga leucoxylon Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]

Description

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides (also called Two-Spined Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to California and Oregon. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has yellow flowers and small, gray-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dasyphyllum diacanthoides flower is a yellow, daisy-like flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are linear and lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides is a shrub native to California and Baja California. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum diacanthoides

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum diacanthoides?

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides

What type of plant is Dasyphyllum diacanthoides?

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides is a shrub

What is the growth habit of Dasyphyllum diacanthoides?

Dasyphyllum diacanthoides is a low-growing, spreading shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131556: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.