Status:
valid
Authors:
Zardini & Soria
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 80 (-82), fig. (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014774
Common Names
- Dasyphyllum maria-lianae
- Maria-Liana's Dasyphyllum
- Maria-Liana's Leafybract
Description
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae (also called Maria-Liana's Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has large, toothed leaves and its stems are covered with hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasyphyllum maria-lianae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dasyphyllum maria-lianae
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum maria-lianae?
Dasyphyllum maria-lianae
What is the family of Dasyphyllum maria-lianae?
Asteraceae
Where is Dasyphyllum maria-lianae native to?
Mexico
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,