Status:
valid
Authors:
Sorarú
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana16: 656 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060090
Common Names
- Anarthrophyllum catamarcense
- Catamarcense Anarthrophyllum
- Catamarc Anarthrophyllum
Uses & Benefits
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also has antioxidant properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Anarthrophyllum catamarcense
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas of the Gran Chaco region.
Species in the Anarthrophyllum genus
Anarthrophyllum ornithopodum,
Anarthrophyllum patagonicum,
Anarthrophyllum subandinum,
Anarthrophyllum andicolum,
Anarthrophyllum desideratum,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum rigidum,
Anarthrophyllum gayanum,
Anarthrophyllum burkartii,
Anarthrophyllum andicola,
Anarthrophyllum cumingii,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum capitatum,
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense,
Anarthrophyllum macrophyllum,
Anarthrophyllum pedicellatum,
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum,
Species in the Fabaceae family