Schistocarpha sinforosi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinforosi
ID:
41958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 29: 43 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041287
Common Names
- Schistocarpha sinforosi
- Sinforosi Schistocarpha
- Fringed Schistocarpha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Liabum eupatorioides Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Schistocarpha sinforosi (also called Schistocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It grows in open grasslands and savannas, and is characterized by its small, white, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Schistocarpha sinforosi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistocarpha sinforosi is small and yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schistocarpha sinforosi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Schistocarpha sinforosi
Schistocarpha sinforosi can be found in the dry forests of Mexico and Central America.
Schistocarpha sinforosi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistocarpha sinforosi?
Schistocarpha sinforosi
What is the common name of Schistocarpha sinforosi?
No common name
What is the habitat of Schistocarpha sinforosi?
It is found in moist meadows, grassy hillsides, and open woodlands
Species in the Schistocarpha genus
Schistocarpha platyphylla, Schistocarpha sinforosi, Schistocarpha paniculata, Schistocarpha pedicellata, Schistocarpha hondurensis, Schistocarpha matudae, Schistocarpha pseudoseleri, Schistocarpha longiligula, Schistocarpha liebmannii, Schistocarpha croatii, Schistocarpha paniculata, Schistocarpha matudae, Schistocarpha eupatorioides, Schistocarpha bicolor,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139928: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.