Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Díaz & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 17(67): 661. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035909
Common Names
- Aequatorium
- Latibracteolatum
- Latibracteolatum Daisy
Description
Aequatorium latibracteolatum (also called Broad-bracted Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as along riverbanks, and can reach up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium latibracteolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aequatorium latibracteolatum is a yellow-green color with a single head on each stem. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium latibracteolatum is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Aequatorium latibracteolatum
Aequatorium latibracteolatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Aequatorium latibracteolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium latibracteolatum?
Aequatorium latibracteolatum
What is the family of Aequatorium latibracteolatum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Aequatorium latibracteolatum?
Broadbract Aequatorium
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
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,