Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
yahuarcochense
ID:
9954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8(71): 476 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009283



Common Names

  • Yahuarcochen Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium Yahuarcochense


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Description

Diplostephium yahuarcochense (also called Yahuarcocha Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in wet and dry soils. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white to yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium yahuarcochense has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplostephium yahuarcochense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium yahuarcochense is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Diplostephium yahuarcochense

Diplostephium yahuarcochense is found in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru.

Diplostephium yahuarcochense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium yahuarcochense?

Diplostephium yahuarcochense

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium yahuarcochense?

It is found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

What are the common names of Diplostephium yahuarcochense?

It is commonly known as Yahuar Cochen, Yahuarcocha, and Yahuarcocha de los Andes

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-108996: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.