Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
37884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 3: 422 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037213



Common Names

  • Cinerascens Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium Cinerascens
  • Cinerascens


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Synonyms

  • Diplostephium cinerascens centrale Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium violaceum central Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium violaceum puracense Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium cinerascens puracense (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium cinerascens cinerascens [unknown]
  • Diplostephium cinerascens cinerascens [unknown]

Description

Diplostephium cinerascens (also called Diplostephium cinerascens, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating a range of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium cinerascens is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of long, narrow, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium cinerascens is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When sowing the seeds, they should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Diplostephium cinerascens

Diplostephium cinerascens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Diplostephium cinerascens FAQ

What are the common uses of Diplostephium cinerascens?

Diplostephium cinerascens is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

What is the optimal growing environment for Diplostephium cinerascens?

Diplostephium cinerascens prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium cinerascens?

Diplostephium cinerascens is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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-135989: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.