Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève vii. II. (1836) 283
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001895
Common Names
- Sessile-Flowered Rhynchopsidium
- Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum
- Sessile-Flowered Goosefoot
Description
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum (also called 'Sessile-flowered Rhynchopsidium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum?
Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum
What is the common name of Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum?
Sessile-flowered Rhynchopsidium
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchopsidium sessiliflorum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Rhynchopsidium 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,