Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 12 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121828
Common Names
- Asperatum Dimerostemma
- Dimerostemma Asperatum
- Asperatum's Dimerostemma
Description
Dimerostemma asperatum (also called roughstem dimerostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It has lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dimerostemma asperatum is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also known to have antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimerostemma asperatum is a small, yellow-green flower with a single head. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimerostemma asperatum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Dimerostemma asperatum
Dimerostemma asperatum is native to the southwestern United States.
Dimerostemma asperatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma asperatum?
Dimerostemma asperatum
What is the common name of Dimerostemma asperatum?
Rough dimerostemma
Where is Dimerostemma asperatum found?
It is found in the United States.
Species in the Dimerostemma genus
Dimerostemma goyazense,
Dimerostemma bahiense,
Dimerostemma matogrossense,
Dimerostemma episcopale,
Dimerostemma pseudosilphioides,
Dimerostemma bishopii,
Dimerostemma retifolium,
Dimerostemma apense,
Dimerostemma indutum,
Dimerostemma tenuifolium,
Dimerostemma grazielae,
Dimerostemma grisebachii,
Dimerostemma oblongum,
Dimerostemma brasilianum,
Dimerostemma virgosum,
Dimerostemma annuum,
Dimerostemma hatschbachii,
Dimerostemma arnottii,
Dimerostemma herzogii,
Dimerostemma aspilioides,
Dimerostemma hieronymi,
Dimerostemma humboldtianum,
Dimerostemma oppositifolium,
Dimerostemma vestitum,
Dimerostemma asperatum,
Dimerostemma myrtifolium,
Dimerostemma reitzii,
Dimerostemma paraguariense,
Dimerostemma lippioides,
Dimerostemma paneroi,
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,