Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guatemalense
ID:
101296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 142 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000100625



Common Names

  • Guatemalan Desmanthodium
  • Guatemalan Feathergrass
  • Guatemalan Needlegrass


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Synonyms

  • Desmanthodium hondurense Ant.Molina [unknown]

Description

Desmanthodium guatemalense (also called Guatemalan daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Guatemala and Mexico, and it typically grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium guatemalense is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a great choice for adding texture and color to the garden, and it is also drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmanthodium guatemalense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1/4 inch. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium guatemalense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Desmanthodium guatemalense

Desmanthodium guatemalense can be found in Guatemala and Mexico.

Desmanthodium guatemalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmanthodium guatemalense?

Desmanthodium guatemalense

What is the common name of Desmanthodium guatemalense?

Guatemalan Daisy

What is the family of Desmanthodium guatemalense?

Asteraceae

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-5755: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.