Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 11 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018384
Common Names
- Dimerostemma Retifolium
- Retifolium
- Retifolia
Synonyms
- Viguiera retifolia Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Dimerostemma retifolium (also called Narrowleaf Dimerostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Dimerostemma retifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimerostemma retifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimerostemma retifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The divided plants should be replanted in a light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Dimerostemma retifolium
Dimerostemma retifolium is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Dimerostemma retifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma retifolium?
Dimerostemma retifolium
What is the common name of Dimerostemma retifolium?
Retifolium Dimerostemma
What is the habitat of Dimerostemma retifolium?
Dimerostemma retifolium is found in dry, rocky slopes in the western 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,