Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
39341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 80: 401 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038670



Common Names

  • Crassifolium Diplostephium
  • Crassifolium Ragwort
  • Diplostephium crassifolium


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Description

Diplostephium crassifolium (also called Thick-leaved Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium crassifolium is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium crassifolium is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium crassifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed but this is a slow process. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Diplostephium crassifolium

Diplostephium crassifolium can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Diplostephium crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium crassifolium?

Diplostephium crassifolium

What is the common name of Diplostephium crassifolium?

Thick-leaved Diplostephium

What is the habitat of Diplostephium crassifolium?

Diplostephium crassifolium is found in dry, open, grassy places in western North America

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-137387: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.