Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 301 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087817
Common Names
- Decachaeta Perornata
- Perornata Goldenbush
- Perornata Bush
Synonyms
- Eupatorium perornatum Klatt [unknown]
- Hebeclinium hebmannii Sch.Bip. ex Hemsley [unknown]
- Eupatorium liebmannii Hemsley [deprecated]
- Hebeclinium liebmanniae Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium liebmannii Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Decachaeta perornata (also called Peruvian decachaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Decachaeta perornata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, and its leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of South America.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decachaeta perornata has small yellow flowers that form in clusters at the end of the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decachaeta perornata is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Decachaeta perornata
Decachaeta perornata is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Decachaeta perornata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decachaeta perornata?
Decachaeta perornata
What is the common name of Decachaeta perornata?
Perornate decachaeta
What type of plant is Decachaeta perornata?
Perennial herb
Species in the Decachaeta genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,