Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
68909

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 49: 77 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068238



Common Names

  • Blue Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Diplostephium Vaccinioides


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Description

Diplostephium vaccinioides (also called Vaccinium 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 open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium vaccinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides

Diplostephium vaccinioides is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Diplostephium vaccinioides FAQ

What type of plant is Diplostephium vaccinioides?

Diplostephium vaccinioides is a shrub.

Where is Diplostephium vaccinioides native to?

Diplostephium vaccinioides is native to South America.

What type of soil does Diplostephium vaccinioides prefer?

Diplostephium vaccinioides 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-25092: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.