Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
64307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 15: 51 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063636



Common Names

  • Diplostephium pearcei
  • Pearce's Diplostephium
  • Pearce's False Saffron


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Description

Diplostephium pearcei (also called Pearce's Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist soils and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium pearcei is yellow and tubular, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium pearcei is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diplostephium pearcei

Diplostephium pearcei is native to Ecuador and is found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolívar, and Loja.

Diplostephium pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium pearcei?

Diplostephium pearcei

What is the common name of Diplostephium pearcei?

Pearce's Diplostephium

Where is Diplostephium pearcei native to?

Peru

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-20600: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.