Status:
valid
Authors:
Mamgain & R.R.Rao
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65(1): 1 (-4; fig. 1) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054552
Common Names
- Forrest's Dubyaea
- Dubyaea Forrestii
- Forrest's Dubyaea
Description
Dubyaea forrestii (also called Forrest's Dubyaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a slender, branching stem. The leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are in dense clusters, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dubyaea forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dubyaea forrestii is yellow, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubyaea forrestii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Water the seed bed regularly and keep it weed-free.
Where to Find Dubyaea forrestii
Dubyaea forrestii can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern China.
Dubyaea forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubyaea forrestii?
Dubyaea forrestii
What is the family of Dubyaea forrestii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dubyaea forrestii?
Forrest's Dubyaea
What is the habitat of Dubyaea forrestii?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Dubyaea forrestii?
April to October
Species in the Dubyaea genus
Dubyaea tsarongensis,
Dubyaea emeiensis,
Dubyaea jinyangensis,
Dubyaea rubra,
Dubyaea cymiformis,
Dubyaea atropurpurea,
Dubyaea forrestii,
Dubyaea hispida,
Dubyaea gombalana,
Dubyaea amoena,
Dubyaea stebbinsii,
Dubyaea oligocephala,
Dubyaea blinii,
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
S.K. Mamgain: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mamgain' in the authors string.