Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 18(71): 475. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015164
Common Names
- Diplostephium
- Oxapampanum Diplostephium
- Oxapampan Diplostephium
Description
Diplostephium oxapampanum (also called Oxapampa Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium oxapampanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium oxapampanum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium oxapampanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can also be propagated from cuttings or by division of existing plants. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Where to Find Diplostephium oxapampanum
Diplostephium oxapampanum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Diplostephium oxapampanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium oxapampanum?
Diplostephium oxapampanum
What is the family of Diplostephium oxapampanum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Diplostephium oxapampanum?
Oxapampa 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,