Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jenesanum
ID:
26216

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & M.E.Morales

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 26(98): 7 (5-7; fig. 6) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025545



Common Names

  • Diplostephium jenesanum
  • Jenesanum Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium


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Description

Diplostephium jenesanum (also called Jenesano diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium jenesanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium jenesanum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium jenesanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Diplostephium jenesanum

Diplostephium jenesanum is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains.

Diplostephium jenesanum FAQ

What are the common uses of Diplostephium jenesanum?

Diplostephium jenesanum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What is the optimal temperature for Diplostephium jenesanum?

Diplostephium jenesanum prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal soil type for Diplostephium jenesanum?

Diplostephium jenesanum prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6-7.

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-124682: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
María Eugenia Morales-Puentes (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Morales' in the authors string.