Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
33204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 80: 406 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032533



Common Names

  • Diplostephium Peruvianum
  • Peruvian Diplostephium
  • Peruvian Plume Grass


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Description

Diplostephium peruvianum (also called Peruvian Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have a single head of ray florets. It grows in montane forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium peruvianum has been used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium peruvianum has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium peruvianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Diplostephium peruvianum

Diplostephium peruvianum can be found in Peru.

Diplostephium peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium peruvianum?

Diplostephium peruvianum

What is the common name of Diplostephium peruvianum?

Peruvian Diplostephium

What is the distribution of Diplostephium peruvianum?

Found in Peru and Bolivia

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-13146: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.