Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vagans
ID:
124451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9: 58. 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123780



Common Names

  • Vagans
  • Dasyphyllum
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Flotovia vagans Gardner [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga vagans Baker [unknown]

Description

Dasyphyllum vagans (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum vagans is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dasyphyllum vagans is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum vagans is a low-growing, evergreen shrub. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum vagans

Dasyphyllum vagans is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Dasyphyllum vagans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum vagans?

Dasyphyllum vagans

What are the common names of Dasyphyllum vagans?

Wandering Dasyphyllum, Wandering Daisy

Where is Dasyphyllum vagans native to?

Dasyphyllum vagans is native to South America

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-84911: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.