Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
36662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 230, fig. 8 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035991

Common Names

  • Cryptanthus leuzingerae
  • Cryptanthus leuzingera
  • Cryptanthus leuzinger

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Description

Diplostephium heterophyllum (also called 'Variable-leaved Aster', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America and grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed, variable leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium heterophyllum is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium heterophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Diplostephium heterophyllum

Diplostephium heterophyllum is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Diplostephium heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium heterophyllum?

Diplostephium heterophyllum

What is the common name of Diplostephium heterophyllum?

Variable-leaved Diplostephium

What is the family of Diplostephium heterophyllum?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-134808: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.