Diogenesia gracilipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
648686
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 255 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648018
Common Names
- Diogenesia gracilipes
- Gracilipes Diogenesia
- Graceful-Stemmed Diogenesia
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Diogenesia gracilipes (also called 'Graceful Daisy', 'Graceful Daisy Bush', 'Graceful Daisy Tree', 'Graceful Diogenesia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It is a shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diogenesia gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diogenesia gracilipes is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, light green leaf.
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Diogenesia gracilipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Diogenesia gracilipes
Diogenesia gracilipes can be found in the southern parts of South America.
Diogenesia gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diogenesia gracilipes?
Diogenesia gracilipes
What is the common name of Diogenesia gracilipes?
Slender-stalked Diogenesia
What is the natural habitat of Diogenesia gracilipes?
It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds.
Species in the Diogenesia genus
Diogenesia alstoniana, Diogenesia amplectens, Diogenesia andina, Diogenesia antioquiensis, Diogenesia boliviana, Diogenesia caudata, Diogenesia floribunda, Diogenesia gracilipes, Diogenesia laxa, Diogenesia octandra, Diogenesia oligantha, Diogenesia racemosa, Diogenesia tetrandra, Diogenesia vargasiana,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.