Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Wettst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 53 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527263
Common Names
- Alonsoa peduncularis
- Peduncularis Alonsoa
- Alonsoa Peduncularis
Description
Alonsoa peduncularis (also called 'Pedunculate Alonsoa' and 'Pedunculate Mask Flower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and stems that are covered in bristly hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Alonsoa peduncularis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alonsoa peduncularis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alonsoa peduncularis is a hardy perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Alonsoa peduncularis
Alonsoa peduncularis can be found in Central and South America.
Alonsoa peduncularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alonsoa peduncularis?
Alonsoa peduncularis
What is the common name of Alonsoa peduncularis?
Pedunculate Alonsoa
What is the natural habitat of Alonsoa peduncularis?
It is native to Peru and Bolivia and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Alonsoa genus
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77221641-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].