Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 317 (-319) (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016364
Common Names
- Diplostephium
- Jaramilloi
- Ribbonbush
Description
Diplostephium jaramilloi (also called Jaramillo's Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Colombia, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium jaramilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make perfumes and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium jaramilloi is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium jaramilloi is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It should be planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall.
Where to Find Diplostephium jaramilloi
Diplostephium jaramilloi is native to Colombia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Diplostephium jaramilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium jaramilloi?
Diplostephium jaramilloi
What type of plant is Diplostephium jaramilloi?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium jaramilloi?
Dry, rocky slopes
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,