Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 89: 76 (1999): (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046537
Common Names
- Rojas' Mesanthophora
- Rojas' Mesanthophora
- Rojas' Mesanthophora
Synonyms
- Vernonia rojasii Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Mesanthophora rojasii (also called Rojas' Mesanthophora, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate and hairy. It grows in moist soils and is often found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mesanthophora rojasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesanthophora rojasii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mesanthophora rojasii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. The soil should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mesanthophora rojasii
Mesanthophora rojasii is found in the Andes mountains in South America.
Mesanthophora rojasii FAQ
What are the common names of Mesanthophora rojasii?
The common name of Mesanthophora rojasii is Rojas' Mesanthophora.
What is the natural habitat of Mesanthophora rojasii?
The natural habitat of Mesanthophora rojasii is in the mountains of southern Ecuador.
What is the conservation status of Mesanthophora rojasii?
Mesanthophora rojasii is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Species in the Mesanthophora genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,