Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
118022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 17 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117351



Common Names

  • Dubyaea
  • Showy Dubyaea
  • Showy False Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca amoena Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Dubyaea amoena (also called Amoena Dubyaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dubyaea amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dubyaea amoena is a small white flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dubyaea amoena is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Dubyaea amoena

Dubyaea amoena is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Dubyaea amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dubyaea amoena?

Dubyaea amoena

What is the common name of Dubyaea amoena?

Lovely Dubyaea

What is the natural habitat of Dubyaea amoena?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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-78716: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.