Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
abietinum
ID:
130683

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 40: 48 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130012



Common Names

  • Diplostephium abietinum
  • Diplostephium
  • Abietinum


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Description

Diplostephium abietinum (also called Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a dense, upright growth habit and small white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium abietinum is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium abietinum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium abietinum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diplostephium abietinum

Diplostephium abietinum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Diplostephium abietinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium abietinum?

Diplostephium abietinum

What is the common name of Diplostephium abietinum?

Fir-leaf Diplostephium

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium abietinum?

Diplostephium abietinum is found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North Africa

Species in the Diplostephium genus

Diplostephium tachirense, Diplostephium leiocladum, Diplostephium cajamarquillense, Diplostephium julianii, Diplostephium azureum, Diplostephium tergocanum, Diplostephium oblongifolium, Diplostephium foliosissimum, Diplostephium coriaceum, Diplostephium costaricense, Diplostephium cayambense, Diplostephium ritterbushii, Diplostephium yahuarcochense, Diplostephium floribundum, Diplostephium goodspeedii, Diplostephium crypteriophyllum, Diplostephium pachyphyllum, Diplostephium farallonense, Diplostephium oxapampanum, Diplostephium affine, Diplostephium rangelii, Diplostephium jaramilloi, Diplostephium santamartae, Diplostephium espinosae, Diplostephium alveolatum, Diplostephium chrysotrichum, Diplostephium eriophorum, Diplostephium barclayanum, Diplostephium jenesanum, Diplostephium callilepis, Diplostephium frontinense, Diplostephium rupestre, Diplostephium carabayense, Diplostephium glutinosum, Diplostephium juniperinum, Diplostephium pulchrum, Diplostephium peruvianum, Diplostephium jelskii, Diplostephium cyparissias, Diplostephium rhododendroides, Diplostephium stuebelii, Diplostephium hippophae, Diplostephium heterophyllum, Diplostephium cinerascens, Diplostephium pittieri, Diplostephium tacorense, Diplostephium perijaense, Diplostephium crassifolium, Diplostephium meyenii, Diplostephium spinulosum,

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-90922: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.