Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
18004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 576 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017333



Common Names

  • Desmanthodium lanceolatum
  • Lanceolate Desmanthodium
  • Lanceolate Desmanthodium


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Description

Desmanthodium lanceolatum (also called Lance-leaved Desmanthodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmanthodium lanceolatum is yellow, with five petals and a long calyx. The seed is small and black, with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium lanceolatum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desmanthodium lanceolatum

Desmanthodium lanceolatum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Desmanthodium lanceolatum FAQ

What type of plant is Desmanthodium lanceolatum?

Desmanthodium lanceolatum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Desmanthodium lanceolatum?

Desmanthodium lanceolatum is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What is the scientific classification of Desmanthodium lanceolatum?

Desmanthodium lanceolatum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Desmanthodium.

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,

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