Status:
valid
Authors:
V.Abreu & R.Esteves
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 303(1): 78 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318429
Common Names
- Praxelis macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa
- Praxelis
Description
Praxelis macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited praxelis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Praxelis macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Praxelis macrocarpa is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Praxelis macrocarpa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Praxelis macrocarpa
Praxelis macrocarpa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Praxelis macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praxelis macrocarpa?
Praxelis macrocarpa
What is the common name of Praxelis macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Praxelis
Where is Praxelis macrocarpa found?
Praxelis macrocarpa is found in the Caribbean and Central America
Species in the Praxelis genus
Praxelis insignis,
Praxelis asperulacea,
Praxelis missiona,
Praxelis grandiflora,
Praxelis conoclinanthia,
Praxelis odontodactyla,
Praxelis kleinioides,
Praxelis sanctopaulensis,
Praxelis insignia,
Praxelis clematidea,
Praxelis ostenii,
Praxelis basifolia,
Praxelis splettii,
Praxelis grandiflora,
Praxelis chiquitensis,
Praxelis capillaris,
Praxelis diffusa,
Praxelis decumbens,
Praxelis macrocarpa,
Praxelis minima,
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,