Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(3): 340 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034729
Common Names
- Diplostephium rhododendroides
- Rhododendroides Diplostephium
- Diplostephium
Synonyms
- Diplostephium cochense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Diplostephium rhododendroides (also called White-rayed Diplostephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oblong leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium rhododendroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplostephium rhododendroides is small and yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplostephium rhododendroides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Diplostephium rhododendroides
Diplostephium rhododendroides is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Diplostephium rhododendroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplostephium rhododendroides?
Diplostephium rhododendroides
Where does Diplostephium rhododendroides grow?
Diplostephium rhododendroides is found in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
What is the common name of Diplostephium rhododendroides?
Diplostephium rhododendroides is commonly known as Rhododendron-leaved Diplostephium.
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,