Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 65 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027709
Common Names
- Lanceolatum Dasyphyllum
- Dasyphyllum Lanceolatum
- Lanceolatum Silver-bush
Description
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasyphyllum lanceolatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will not tolerate wet soils. It is not very tolerant of shade or frost.
Where to Find Dasyphyllum lanceolatum
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as fields, roadsides, and waste places.
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum lanceolatum?
Dasyphyllum lanceolatum
What is the common name of Dasyphyllum lanceolatum?
Lanceleaf Dasyphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Dasyphyllum lanceolatum?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,