Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
80147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 417 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079476



Common Names

  • Apodocephala
  • False-Foxglove
  • Few-Flowered Foxglove


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Description

Apodocephala pauciflora (also called Apodocephala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests, at elevations of 2000-3000 meters. Its physical characteristics include a basal rosette of leaves, and a flowering stem with few flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Apodocephala pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apodocephala pauciflora is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apodocephala pauciflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Apodocephala pauciflora

Apodocephala pauciflora is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Apodocephala pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apodocephala pauciflora?

Apodocephala pauciflora

What is the common name of Apodocephala pauciflora?

Pauciflora Apodocephala

Where is Apodocephala pauciflora found?

Apodocephala pauciflora is found in the mountains of central Chile

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,

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