Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arnottii
ID:
76414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) M.D.Moraes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(1): 117 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075743

Common Names

  • Arnott's Dimerostemma
  • Dimerostemma
  • Arnott's Star-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Verbesina hookeri Klatt [unknown]
  • Zexmenia arnottii Hassl. [unknown]
  • Verbesina helianthoides Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Verbesina arnottii Baker [unknown]
  • Zexmenia arnottii hassleriana Hassl. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia arnottii guaranitica Hassl. [deprecated]

Description

Dimerostemma arnottii (also called Arnott's desert star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy or gravelly habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dimerostemma arnottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimerostemma arnottii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimerostemma arnottii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dimerostemma arnottii

Dimerostemma arnottii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Dimerostemma arnottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma arnottii?

Dimerostemma arnottii

What are the common names of Dimerostemma arnottii?

Arnott's dimerostemma, Arnott's star-tulip

What is the natural habitat of Dimerostemma arnottii?

It is native to the western United States, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico

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-32420: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Marta Dias de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Moraes' in the authors string.