Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) B.L.Turner
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 92(3): 345 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040142
Common Names
- Achyropappus depauperatus
- Depauperatus Achyropappus
- Depauperate Achyropappus
Description
Achyropappus depauperatus (also called 'Depauperate Achyropappus', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the Americas, primarily in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Achyropappus depauperatus is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyropappus depauperatus has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyropappus depauperatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Achyropappus depauperatus
Achyropappus depauperatus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Achyropappus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,