Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 11 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087818
Common Names
- Dimerostemma Vestitum
- Vestitum Bush
- Vestitum Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Oyedaea vestita Baker [unknown]
Description
Dimerostemma vestitum (also called woolly dimerostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dimerostemma vestitum is a popular ornamental plant with its white flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimerostemma vestitum has small yellow flowers that form in clusters at the end of the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimerostemma vestitum is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Dimerostemma vestitum
Dimerostemma vestitum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is commonly found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Dimerostemma vestitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimerostemma vestitum?
Dimerostemma vestitum
What is the common name of Dimerostemma vestitum?
Vestite dimerostemma
What type of plant is Dimerostemma vestitum?
Perennial herb
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,