Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diamantinense
ID:
1305508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saavedra & M.Monge

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174(4): 231 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317962



Common Names

  • Dasyphyllum diamantinense
  • Diamantina Dasyphyllum
  • Diamantina Spikemoss


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Description

Dasyphyllum diamantinense (also called 'Diamond-leaved Dasyphyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum diamantinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dasyphyllum diamantinense has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum diamantinense is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum diamantinense

Dasyphyllum diamantinense is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Dasyphyllum diamantinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum diamantinense?

Dasyphyllum diamantinense

What is the family of Dasyphyllum diamantinense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dasyphyllum diamantinense?

Diamantina Daisy

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

Mariana Machado Saavedra (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saavedra' in the authors string.
Marcelo Monge (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Monge' in the authors string.