Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
44321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 211, fig. 1A (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043650



Common Names

  • Diplostephium Tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium Slenderleaf


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Description

Diplostephium tenuifolium (also called slender-leaved aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium tenuifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks.

Where to Find Diplostephium tenuifolium

Diplostephium tenuifolium is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Diplostephium tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium tenuifolium?

Diplostephium tenuifolium

What are the common names of Diplostephium tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved Diplostephium

What is the native range of Diplostephium tenuifolium?

Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

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-142222: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.