Dasysphaera tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
638966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Volkens ex Lopr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 53 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638298
Common Names
- Dasysphaera tomentosa
- Tomentosa Dasysphaera
- Dasysphaera Tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dasysphaera tomentosa (also called Tomentosa Conebush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dasysphaera tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a source of food and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasysphaera tomentosa is white or yellowish, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dasysphaera tomentosa is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Dasysphaera tomentosa
Dasysphaera tomentosa is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dasysphaera tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasysphaera tomentosa?
Dasysphaera tomentosa
What is the common name of Dasysphaera tomentosa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Dasysphaera tomentosa?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Dasysphaera genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2757673: Based on the initial data import
Georg Volkens (1855-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volkens' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Lopriore (1865-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lopr.' in the authors string.