Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunn) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 238 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094459
Common Names
- Distephanus henryi
- Henry's Distephanus
- Henry Distephanus
Synonyms
- Vernonia henryi Dunn. [deprecated]
- Vernonia henryi Dunn [unknown]
Description
Distephanus henryi (also called Henry's Distephanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It is found in wet grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and the flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Distephanus henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Distephanus henryi has yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Distephanus henryi is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Distephanus henryi
Distephanus henryi can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Distephanus henryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distephanus henryi?
Distephanus henryi
What are the common names of Distephanus henryi?
Henry's Distephanus, Henry's Aster
What is the natural habitat of Distephanus henryi?
It is native to the Yunnan Province of China
Species in the Distephanus genus
Distephanus rochonioides,
Distephanus angulifolius,
Distephanus trinervis,
Distephanus glutinosus,
Distephanus ochroleucus,
Distephanus polygalifolius,
Distephanus manambolensis,
Distephanus anisochaetoides,
Distephanus garnieriana,
Distephanus polygalaefolia,
Distephanus gazmi,
Distephanus biafrae,
Distephanus nummulariifolius,
Distephanus lastellei,
Distephanus qazmi,
Distephanus eriophyllus,
Distephanus malacophytus,
Distephanus capitatus,
Distephanus antandroy,
Distephanus subluteus,
Distephanus angolensis,
Distephanus streptocladus,
Distephanus henryi,
Distephanus mahafaly,
Distephanus divaricatus,
Distephanus garnierianus,
Distephanus majungensis,
Distephanus mangokensis,
Distephanus glandulicinctus,
Distephanus plumosus,
Distephanus swinglei,
Distephanus cloiselii,
Distephanus forrestii,
Distephanus populifolius,
Distephanus bakeri,
Distephanus ambongensis,
Distephanus quartziticola,
Distephanus madagascariensis,
Distephanus inhacensis,
Distephanus ibityensis,
Distephanus bara,
Distephanus capuronii,
Distephanus grevei,
Distephanus poissonii,
Distephanus polytricholepis,
Distephanus rhodopappus,
Distephanus spiciformis,
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,