Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
89409

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 85, pl. 28 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088738



Common Names

  • Diplostephium
  • Two-colored Rayless Goldenrod
  • Bicolor Rayless Goldenrod


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Description

Diplostephium bicolor (also called 'Two-colored Diplostephium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and toothed. It has yellow-green flowers with two petals. It is found in open areas, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium bicolor is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium bicolor is yellow-green and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with long, thin petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium bicolor is an annual herb that is native to Mexico. It is typically found in open grasslands and disturbed areas. Propagation is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Once established, the plant will require little care and will self-seed.

Where to Find Diplostephium bicolor

Diplostephium bicolor is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Diplostephium bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium bicolor?

Diplostephium bicolor

What is the family of Diplostephium bicolor?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Diplostephium bicolor?

Bicolor Diplostephium

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-45068: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.