Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob. & B.Kahn
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1986
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 99(3): 499. 1986
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047446
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Distephanus Garnieriana
- Garnier's Distephanus
- Garnier's False Daisy
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Distephanus garnieriana (also called Garnier's Distephanus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Distephanus garnieriana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make dyes and inks.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Distephanus garnieriana is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Distephanus garnieriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny environment with well-drained soil. It should be planted in the spring or fall, and it should be watered regularly. Pruning can be done in the spring to encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Distephanus garnieriana
                        
                            Distephanus garnieriana can be found in South America, primarily in Brazil and Peru.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Distephanus garnieriana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Distephanus garnieriana?
Distephanus garnieriana
What is the common name of Distephanus garnieriana?
Garnier's Distephanus
What is the natural habitat of Distephanus garnieriana?
It is found in moist, shady forests in Madagascar.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Distephanus genus
                        
                            Distephanus rochonioides, 
Distephanus angulifolius, 
Distephanus trinervis, 
Distephanus glutinosus, 
Distephanus ochroleucus, 
Distephanus polygalifolius, 
Distephanus manambolensis, 
Distephanus anisochaetoides, 
Distephanus garnieriana, 
Distephanus polygalaefolia, 
Distephanus gazmi, 
Distephanus biafrae, 
Distephanus nummulariifolius, 
Distephanus lastellei, 
Distephanus qazmi, 
Distephanus eriophyllus, 
Distephanus malacophytus, 
Distephanus capitatus, 
Distephanus antandroy, 
Distephanus subluteus, 
Distephanus angolensis, 
Distephanus streptocladus, 
Distephanus henryi, 
Distephanus mahafaly, 
Distephanus divaricatus, 
Distephanus garnierianus, 
Distephanus majungensis, 
Distephanus mangokensis, 
Distephanus glandulicinctus, 
Distephanus plumosus, 
Distephanus swinglei, 
Distephanus cloiselii, 
Distephanus forrestii, 
Distephanus populifolius, 
Distephanus bakeri, 
Distephanus ambongensis, 
Distephanus quartziticola, 
Distephanus madagascariensis, 
Distephanus inhacensis, 
Distephanus ibityensis, 
Distephanus bara, 
Distephanus capuronii, 
Distephanus grevei, 
Distephanus poissonii, 
Distephanus polytricholepis, 
Distephanus rhodopappus, 
Distephanus spiciformis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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
                        
                            Brian Kahn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Kahn' in the authors string.