Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
123045

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 49: 79 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122374



Common Names

  • Diplostephium apiculatum
  • Apiculate Diplostephium
  • Apiculate Diplostephium-weed


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Description

Diplostephium apiculatum (also called Narrow-leaved Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 2500-3500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium apiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium apiculatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium apiculatum is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Diplostephium apiculatum

Diplostephium apiculatum is native to South America. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Diplostephium apiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium apiculatum?

Diplostephium apiculatum

What is the common name of Diplostephium apiculatum?

Apiculate Diplostephium

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium apiculatum?

Grasslands of Central Chile

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-83547: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.