Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 61 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027687
Common Names
- Orthacanthum Dasyphyllum
- Dasyphyllum Orthacanthum
- Orthacanthum Silver-bush
Description
Dasyphyllum orthacanthum (also called Spiny-leaved 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 orthacanthum 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 orthacanthum 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 orthacanthum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny places. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dasyphyllum orthacanthum
Dasyphyllum orthacanthum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Dasyphyllum orthacanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum orthacanthum?
Dasyphyllum orthacanthum
What is the common name of Dasyphyllum orthacanthum?
Spiny-leaved Dasyphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Dasyphyllum orthacanthum?
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,