Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gayanum
ID:
648625

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 585 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647957

Common Names

  • Dinemagonum gayanum
  • Gayanum Dinemagonum
  • Dinemagonum

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Synonyms

  • Dinemagonum albicaule Phil. [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum bridgesianum A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum bridgesianum glandulosobracteolata Nied. [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum bridgesianum parvifolium Nied. [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum gayanum albicaule Reiche [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum gayanum bridgesianum Reiche [unknown]
  • Dinemagonum maculigerum Phil. [unknown]

Description

Dinemagonum gayanum (also called 'Gayan's Dinemagonum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dinemagonum gayanum 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 Dinemagonum gayanum is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinemagonum gayanum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dinemagonum gayanum

Dinemagonum gayanum is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dinemagonum gayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dinemagonum gayanum?

Dinemagonum gayanum

What is the common name of Dinemagonum gayanum?

Gayanum

What is the natural habitat of Dinemagonum gayanum?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Central Chile

Species in the Dinemagonum genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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