Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) M.D.Moraes
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(1): 118 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039240
Common Names
- Gray's Dimerostemma
- Dimerostemma
- Gray's Dimerostemma
Synonyms
- Verbesina helianthoides Griseb. [unknown]
- Zexmenia grisebachii Hassl. [unknown]
- Verbesina grisebachii Baker [unknown]
Description
Dimerostemma grisebachii (also called Grisebach's dimerostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Dimerostemma grisebachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimerostemma grisebachii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimerostemma grisebachii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dimerostemma grisebachii
Dimerostemma grisebachii can be found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dimerostemma grisebachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma grisebachii?
Dimerostemma grisebachii
What is the common name of Dimerostemma grisebachii?
Grisebach's Dimerostemma
What is the habitat of Dimerostemma grisebachii?
Dimerostemma grisebachii is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods
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,