Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 105 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041534
Common Names
- Giant Senecio
- Giant Ragwort
- Giant Groundsel
Synonyms
- Conyza megapotamica Spreng. [unknown]
- Stenachaenium megapotamicum megapotamicum [unknown]
- Asteropsis megapotamica (Spreng.) Marchesi [unknown]
- Pluchea crinita Hook. & Arn. ex Baker [unknown]
- Stenachaenium megapotamicum megapotamicum [unknown]
- Pluchea macrocephala DC. [unknown]
Description
Stenachaenium megapotamicum (also called Stenachaenium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Stenachaenium megapotamicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stenachaenium megapotamicum var. pedunculata Chodat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenachaenium megapotamicum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenachaenium megapotamicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Stenachaenium megapotamicum
Stenachaenium megapotamicum is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Stenachaenium megapotamicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenachaenium megapotamicum?
Stenachaenium megapotamicum
What type of plant is Stenachaenium megapotamicum?
It is a shrub
Where is Stenachaenium megapotamicum found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Stenachaenium 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,