Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
empetrifolium
ID:
134815

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 73, pl. 21 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134144



Common Names

  • Empetrum everlasting
  • Empetrum daisy
  • Empetrum paper daisy


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Description

Diplostephium empetrifolium (also called Empetrifolia Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open habitats. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium empetrifolium is an ornamental plant that is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin ailments and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium empetrifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium empetrifolium is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Diplostephium empetrifolium

Diplostephium empetrifolium can be found in Argentina.

Diplostephium empetrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium empetrifolium?

Diplostephium empetrifolium

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium empetrifolium?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of South America.

What is the flowering period of Diplostephium empetrifolium?

It flowers from August to October.

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-94940: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.