Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sandiense
ID:
81916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 183 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081245



Common Names

  • Sand's Diplostephium
  • Sand's Rayless Goldenrod
  • Sand's Sunray


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Description

Diplostephium sandiense (also called Sandia Mountain Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped, green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium sandiense is a shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium sandiense has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium sandiense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Diplostephium sandiense

Diplostephium sandiense is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.

Diplostephium sandiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium sandiense?

Diplostephium sandiense

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium sandiense?

Diplostephium sandiense is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Diplostephium sandiense prefer?

Diplostephium sandiense prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

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-378: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.