Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
callilepis
ID:
26230

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 15: 51 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025559



Common Names

  • Diplostephium Callilepis
  • Pale-flowered Diplostephium
  • Pale-flowered Rayless Aster


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Description

Diplostephium callilepis (also called Slender Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual native to Ecuador. It typically grows up to 1-2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium callilepis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium callilepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium callilepis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Diplostephium callilepis

Diplostephium callilepis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains.

Diplostephium callilepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium callilepis?

Diplostephium callilepis

What is the common name of Diplostephium callilepis?

Calypso Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium callilepis?

Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-124695: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.