Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
juniperinum
ID:
31575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 47 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030904



Common Names

  • Diplostephium juniperinum
  • Juniper-leaf Diplostephium
  • Juniper-leaved Diplostephium


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Description

Diplostephium juniperinum (also called Juniper-leaved Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium juniperinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium juniperinum is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium juniperinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 weeks. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Division in spring is also possible, but it is best to pot up the divisions in a cold frame until they are established. Plant out in early summer.

Where to Find Diplostephium juniperinum

Diplostephium juniperinum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Diplostephium juniperinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium juniperinum?

Diplostephium juniperinum

What type of plant is Diplostephium juniperinum?

It is an annual herb

What are the common names of Diplostephium juniperinum?

It is commonly known as Juniper-Leaved Diplostephium

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-129896: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.