Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Webbia 24(1): 175 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005023
Common Names
- Diplostephium tergocanum
- Senecio tergocanus
- Senecio tergocanum
Description
Diplostephium tergocanum (also called 'Tergocanum Diplostephium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in dry forests, grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium tergocanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplostephium tergocanum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium tergocanum is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote bushier growth.
Where to Find Diplostephium tergocanum
Diplostephium tergocanum is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Diplostephium tergocanum FAQ
What is Diplostephium tergocanum?
Diplostephium tergocanum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
What are the benefits of Diplostephium tergocanum?
Diplostephium tergocanum has a variety of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and promoting relaxation.
How is Diplostephium tergocanum used?
Diplostephium tergocanum is commonly used in teas, tinctures, and topical applications for its medicinal properties.
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,