Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 77: 127 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022775
Common Names
- Barclay's Diplostephium
- Barclay's Rayless Goldenrod
- Rayless Goldenrod
Description
Diplostephium barclayanum (also called Barclay's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium barclayanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium barclayanum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Madhuca laurifolia is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach up to 30 m in height. Its leaves are dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm and humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Diplostephium barclayanum
Diplostephium barclayanum can be found in the Caribbean region, Central America, and South America.
Diplostephium barclayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca laurifolia?
Madhuca laurifolia
What is the common name of Madhuca laurifolia?
Laurel-leaved mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Madhuca laurifolia?
Madhuca laurifolia is found in lowland rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
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,