Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulchrum
ID:
33168

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 15: 58 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032497



Common Names

  • Pretty Diplostephium
  • Pretty False-mallow
  • Pretty False Mallow


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Description

Diplostephium pulchrum (also called Beautiful Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium pulchrum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. In addition, it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a useful plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium pulchrum has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium pulchrum is a shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Diplostephium pulchrum

Diplostephium pulchrum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Diplostephium pulchrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium pulchrum?

Diplostephium pulchrum

What type of plant is Diplostephium pulchrum?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium pulchrum?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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-131425: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.