Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tovar) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9(38): 66 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027613
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Dasyphyllum
- Weberbauer's Silverbush
- Weberbauer's Silver-bush
Synonyms
- Flotovia weberbaueri Tovar [unknown]
Description
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri (also called 'Weberbauer's Dasyphyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has small yellow flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to the Andes and grows in mountain grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has small yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract birds. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dasyphyllum weberbaueri are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Dasyphyllum weberbaueri
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri is native to the Andes mountains of South America.
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum weberbaueri?
Dasyphyllum weberbaueri
What type of plant is Dasyphyllum weberbaueri?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Dasyphyllum weberbaueri?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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,