Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
revolutum
ID:
139877

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 78 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139206

Common Names

  • Revolute Diplostephium
  • Diplostephium Revolute
  • Diplostephium Revolutum

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Description

Diplostephium revolutum (also called 'Curly-Leaf Diplostephium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and curled, finely divided leaves. It grows in dry areas, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium revolutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Diplostephium revolutum flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium revolutum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Diplostephium revolutum

Diplostephium revolutum is native to Mexico and can be found in the highlands of central and southern Mexico.

Diplostephium revolutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium revolutum?

Diplostephium revolutum

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium revolutum?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Diplostephium revolutum?

Summer

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-99810: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.