Status:
valid
Authors:
Molfino
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 30, fig. 1 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128449
Common Names
- Sanmartin's Aphyllocladus
- Sanmartin's Broom
- Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus
Description
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus (also called Sanmartin's Aphyllocladus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus is used as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and stems are used to treat a variety of ailments, including stomach aches, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus is a perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus?
Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus
What is the common name of Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus?
Sanmartin's Aphyllocladus
What is the natural habitat of Aphyllocladus sanmartinianus?
Dry grassland and rocky slopes
Species in the Aphyllocladus 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,