Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wedd.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1857
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 204 (1857)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081214
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lechler's Diplostephium
- Lechler's Rayless Goldenrod
- Rayless Goldenrod
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Diplostephium lechleri (also called Lechler's Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and can be found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Diplostephium lechleri, commonly known as Chilean aster, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Diplostephium lechleri is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Diplostephium lechleri is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and coastal conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Diplostephium lechleri
                        
                            Diplostephium lechleri is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Diplostephium lechleri FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Diplostephium lechleri?
Diplostephium lechleri
What is the common name of Diplostephium lechleri?
Lechler's Diplostephium
What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium lechleri?
Grasslands and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,