Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 12: 157 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089159
Common Names
- Tarapaca Lophopappus
- Tarapaca Plume
- Lophopappus tarapacanus
Synonyms
- Gochnatia tarapacana Phil. [unknown]
Description
Lophopappus tarapacanus (also called Tarapaca Lophopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopappus tarapacanus is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopappus tarapacanus is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a height of about 10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophopappus tarapacanus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Lophopappus tarapacanus
Lophopappus tarapacanus is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
Lophopappus tarapacanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopappus tarapacanus?
Lophopappus tarapacanus
What type of plant is Lophopappus tarapacanus?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Lophopappus tarapacanus found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Lophopappus genus
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,