Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
micradenium
ID:
125808

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 15: 49 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125137



Common Names

  • Smallflower Sneezeweed
  • Smallflower Diplostephium
  • Smallflower Senecio


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Description

Diplostephium micradenium (also called Small-Headed Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium micradenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium micradenium is a small yellow head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium micradenium is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Diplostephium micradenium

Diplostephium micradenium can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Diplostephium micradenium FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Diplostephium micradenium?

Diplostephium micradenium is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

How can I propagate Diplostephium micradenium?

Diplostephium micradenium can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.

What are the common pests and diseases of Diplostephium micradenium?

Diplostephium micradenium is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and root rot.

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-86225: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.