Diplostephium espinosae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
espinosae
ID:
21105
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 80: 402 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020434
Common Names
- Espinosa's Diplostephium
- Diplostephium espinosae
- Espinosa's Goldenbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplostephium espinosae (also called Spiny Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a branching stem and is characterized by its yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium espinosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium espinosae is a yellow disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, about 1 mm in length. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium espinosae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Diplostephium espinosae
Diplostephium espinosae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides.
Diplostephium espinosae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium espinosae?
Diplostephium espinosae
What type of plant is Diplostephium espinosae?
It is a shrub
Where does Diplostephium espinosae grow?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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-119761: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.