Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tachirense
ID:
883

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 10: 305 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000212



Common Names

  • Diplostephium tachirense
  • Tachira Diplostephium
  • Tachira False-Ragweed


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Description

Diplostephium tachirense (also called Tachira tarflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Venezuela. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in montane forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium tachirense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its roots being used to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium tachirense has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium tachirense is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Diplostephium tachirense

Diplostephium tachirense is native to Venezuela and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Diplostephium tachirense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium tachirense?

Diplostephium tachirense

What is the common name of Diplostephium tachirense?

Tachira Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium tachirense?

It is native to Venezuela and is found in grasslands and meadows

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-1002: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.