Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saxatile
ID:
68901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 74: 14, fig. 2 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068230



Common Names

  • Diplostephium saxatile
  • Bluegrass
  • Prairie Needlegrass


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Description

Diplostephium saxatile (also called Rock False Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in rocky areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium saxatile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium saxatile has a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium saxatile is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Diplostephium saxatile

Diplostephium saxatile can be found in Argentina and Chile.

Diplostephium saxatile FAQ

What type of plant is Diplostephium saxatile?

Diplostephium saxatile is a shrub.

Where is Diplostephium saxatile native to?

Diplostephium saxatile is native to South America.

What type of soil does Diplostephium saxatile prefer?

Diplostephium saxatile prefers well-draining 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-25084: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.