Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cyparissias
ID:
34015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 203 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033344



Common Names

  • Diplostephium cyparissias
  • Cyparissias Diplostephium
  • Cyparissias False-Dandelion


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Description

Diplostephium cyparissias (also called Cypress Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium cyparissias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium cyparissias has small yellow flowers with a central disc of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium cyparissias is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and pruned back in the fall.

Where to Find Diplostephium cyparissias

Diplostephium cyparissias can be found in the grasslands of South America.

Diplostephium cyparissias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium cyparissias?

Diplostephium cyparissias

What is the common name of Diplostephium cyparissias?

Cyprus Diplostephium

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium cyparissias?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, 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,

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