Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(2): 129 (-132; fig. 1) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131716
Common Names
- Symphyopappus Decemflorus
- Decemflorus Symphyopappus
- Symphyopappus
Description
Symphyopappus decemflorus (also called Decemflorus's Symphyopappus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyopappus decemflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyopappus decemflorus has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have lanceolate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyopappus decemflorus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Symphyopappus decemflorus
Symphyopappus decemflorus is native to the grasslands of South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay. It can be found in areas with sandy soils and full sun.
Symphyopappus decemflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyopappus decemflorus?
Symphyopappus decemflorus
What is the common name of Symphyopappus decemflorus?
Ten-flowered Symphyopappus
What is the natural habitat of Symphyopappus decemflorus?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Symphyopappus genus
Symphyopappus uncinatus,
Symphyopappus myricifolius,
Symphyopappus decussatus,
Symphyopappus lymansmithii,
Symphyopappus compressus,
Symphyopappus reticulatus,
Symphyopappus reitzii,
Symphyopappus cuneatus,
Symphyopappus brasiliensis,
Symphyopappus itatiayensis,
Symphyopappus casarettoi,
Symphyopappus angustifolius,
Symphyopappus decemflorus,
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,