Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leiocephalum
ID:
53859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 50 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053188



Common Names

  • Dasyphyllum leiocephalum
  • Smooth-headed Dasyphyllum
  • Smooth-headed Leiocephalum


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Description

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum (also called Smooth-headed Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dasyphyllum leiocephalum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white, daisy-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum leiocephalum

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky, well-drained soils in areas with full sun.

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Dasyphyllum leiocephalum?

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the size of Dasyphyllum leiocephalum?

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet.

What is the blooming period for Dasyphyllum leiocephalum?

Dasyphyllum leiocephalum blooms from late spring to early summer.

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-15177: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.