Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 205 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124310
Common Names
- Diplostephium phylicoides
- Mountain Diplostephium
- Mountain False-aster
Synonyms
- Diplostephium umbelliferum S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Tetramolopium phylicoides DC. [unknown]
- Inula phylicoides Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Aster phylicoides Kunth [unknown]
- Aster crassifolius Klatt [unknown]
- Linochilus phylicoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Diplostephium phylicoides (also called Big-leaf Goldenbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has large, leathery leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium phylicoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplostephium phylicoides has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium phylicoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the root clump is also possible.
Where to Find Diplostephium phylicoides
Diplostephium phylicoides can be found in the Andes of South America.
Diplostephium phylicoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium phylicoides?
Diplostephium phylicoides
What is the common name of Diplostephium phylicoides?
Mountain Phylicoides
What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium phylicoides?
Mountainous regions
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,