Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
antisanense
ID:
73413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(3): 338 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072742



Common Names

  • Antisanense Diplostephium
  • Antisanense Plume
  • Diplostephium Antisanense


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Synonyms

  • Diplostephium pycnophyllum S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Diplostephium antisanense (also called Antisana Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Ecuador and Peru. It has a single stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy places, such as hillsides and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium antisanense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium antisanense is a yellow-green disc floret with a white or yellowish corolla. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium antisanense is an annual plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or directly in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Diplostephium antisanense

Diplostephium antisanense is native to Chile and can be found in the Mediterranean-type shrubland biome.

Diplostephium antisanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium antisanense?

Diplostephium antisanense

What type of plant is Diplostephium antisanense?

It is an annual herbaceous plant

Where is Diplostephium antisanense found?

It is found in South America

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,