Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lippioides
ID:
135243

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 15 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134572



Common Names

  • Dimerostemma Lippioides
  • Lippioides Dimerostemma
  • Lippioides False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Oyedaea lippioides Baker [unknown]

Description

Dimerostemma lippioides (also called Dimerostemma lippioides, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Dimerostemma lippioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimerostemma lippioides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimerostemma lippioides is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dimerostemma lippioides

Dimerostemma lippioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dimerostemma lippioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma lippioides?

Dimerostemma lippioides

What type of plant is Dimerostemma lippioides?

Herb

Where is Dimerostemma lippioides native to?

North America

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-95354: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.