Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tolimense
ID:
114987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 29: 26, fig. 8 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114316



Common Names

  • Tolima Daisy
  • Diplostephium Daisy
  • Tolima Aster


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Synonyms

  • Diplostephium boyacense Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Diplostephium tolimense (also called Tolima False Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and is usually found in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium tolimense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium tolimense has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium tolimense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Diplostephium tolimense

Diplostephium tolimense is native to Colombia and is found in open, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Diplostephium tolimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium tolimense?

Diplostephium tolimense

What is the family of Diplostephium tolimense?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium tolimense?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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-75819: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.