Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phylicoides
ID:
124981

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

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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.

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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,

References