Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 389 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006190
Common Names
- Alepidocline breedlovei
- Breedlove's Alepidocline
- Breedlove's Sunray
Synonyms
- Sabazia breedlovei B.L.Turner [unknown]
Description
Alepidocline breedlovei (also called Breedlove's Alepidocline, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South America, from Peru to Argentina. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidocline breedlovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alepidocline breedlovei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alepidocline breedlovei is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division is done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller sections. The sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Alepidocline breedlovei
Alepidocline breedlovei is native to Mexico and can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Alepidocline breedlovei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidocline breedlovei?
Alepidocline breedlovei
What is the natural habitat of Alepidocline breedlovei?
Alepidocline breedlovei is native to Mexico.
What are the uses of Alepidocline breedlovei?
Alepidocline breedlovei is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Alepidocline genus
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,