Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Mathias & Constance
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 33: 175 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133196
Common Names
- Amplexicaul Domeykoa
- Domeykoa Amplexicaulis
- Domeykoa
Synonyms
- Asteriscium amplexicaule H.Wolff [unknown]
- Asteriscium amplexicaulis H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Domeykoa amplexicaulis (also called Amplexicaul Domeykoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers and a woody stem. It is found in dry, open areas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Domeykoa amplexicaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive problems, as well as skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Domeykoa amplexicaulis is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Domeykoa amplexicaulis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Domeykoa amplexicaulis
Domeykoa amplexicaulis is native to Chile.
Domeykoa amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Domeykoa amplexicaulis?
Domeykoa amplexicaulis
What is the natural habitat of Domeykoa amplexicaulis?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
What are the common uses of Domeykoa amplexicaulis?
It is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Domeykoa genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,