Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
excelsum
ID:
134762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 46 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134091



Common Names

  • Dasyphyllum
  • Cushion Bush
  • Silver Bush


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Synonyms

  • Flotovia excelsa DC. [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga excelsa D.Don [unknown]
  • Johannia excelsa (D.Don) Oken [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha excelsa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Dasyphyllum excelsum (also called Excelsum Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum excelsum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dasyphyllum excelsum is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum excelsum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum excelsum

Dasyphyllum excelsum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Dasyphyllum excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum excelsum?

Dasyphyllum excelsum

What is the common name of Dasyphyllum excelsum?

Excelsum Dasyphyllum

What is the family of Dasyphyllum excelsum?

Asteraceae

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-9489: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.