Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 31: 9. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134398
Common Names
- Rounded Aequatorium
- Round Aequatorium
- Woolly Aequatorium
Description
Aequatorium repandiforme (also called Round-leaved Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium repandiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aequatorium repandiforme is a yellow-rayed flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium repandiforme is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in early spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Aequatorium repandiforme
Aequatorium repandiforme can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Aequatorium repandiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium repandiforme?
Aequatorium repandiforme
What is the common name of Aequatorium repandiforme?
Wavy-leaved aequatorium
Where is Aequatorium repandiforme native to?
South America
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,