Diplostephium macrocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
121039
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 75, pl. 22 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120368
Common Names
- Diplostephium macrocephalum
- Large-headed Diplostephium
- Large-headed Rayless Goldenrod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplostephium macrocephalum (also called Large-headed Daisy, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium macrocephalum is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium macrocephalum is yellow, with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium macrocephalum is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Diplostephium macrocephalum
Diplostephium macrocephalum is native to South America, from Colombia to Argentina, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Diplostephium macrocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium macrocephalum?
Diplostephium macrocephalum
What type of plant is Diplostephium macrocephalum?
It is an annual herb
Where does Diplostephium macrocephalum grow?
It grows in South 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-81634: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.