Declieuxia muscosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscosa
ID:
938803
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Voy. Distr. Diam. 1: 365 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938141
Common Names
- Declieuxia Muscosa
- Muscosa Daisy
- Muscosa Declieuxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Declieuxia muscosa (also called Mossy Declieuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is an herb with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Declieuxia muscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Declieuxia muscosa is a bright yellow with a darker center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Declieuxia muscosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Declieuxia muscosa
Declieuxia muscosa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.
Species in the Declieuxia genus
Declieuxia aspalathoides, Declieuxia cacuminis, Declieuxia coerulea, Declieuxia cordigera, Declieuxia dasyphylla, Declieuxia decumbens, Declieuxia deltoidea, Declieuxia diamantinae, Declieuxia diantheroides, Declieuxia dusenii, Declieuxia fruticosa, Declieuxia gracilis, Declieuxia hatschbachii, Declieuxia humilis, Declieuxia irwinii, Declieuxia juniperina, Declieuxia lancifolia, Declieuxia leiophylla, Declieuxia lysimachioides, Declieuxia marioides, Declieuxia muscosa, Declieuxia oenanthoides, Declieuxia passerina, Declieuxia pruinosa, Declieuxia rhexioides, Declieuxia saturejoides, Declieuxia spergulifolia, Declieuxia tenuiflora, Declieuxia verticillata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56808: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.