Barnadesia polyacantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyacantha
ID:
14146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 13 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013475
Common Names
- Polyacantha Barnadesia
- Polyacantha Daisy
- Polyacantha Barnadesia Plant
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- Barnadesia polyacantha polyacantha [unknown]
- Barnadesia polyacantha velutina I.C.Chung [unknown]
- Barnadesia hirsuta Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Barnadesia polyacantha (also called Many-Spined Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has many spiny branches and produces white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Barnadesia polyacantha has many medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barnadesia polyacantha is a white daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a spiny surface. The seedling is a small rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barnadesia polyacantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Barnadesia polyacantha
Barnadesia polyacantha is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Barnadesia polyacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barnadesia polyacantha?
Barnadesia polyacantha
What is the family of Barnadesia polyacantha?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Barnadesia polyacantha?
Many-Spined Barnadesia
Species in the Barnadesia genus
Barnadesia ciliata, Barnadesia blakeana, Barnadesia spinosa, Barnadesia polyacantha, Barnadesia arborea, Barnadesia pycnophylla, Barnadesia odorata, Barnadesia spinosa, Barnadesia dombeyana, Barnadesia macbridei, Barnadesia reticulata, Barnadesia spinosa, Barnadesia horrida, Barnadesia kingii, Barnadesia glomerata, Barnadesia lehmannii, Barnadesia corymbosa, Barnadesia wurdackii, Barnadesia caryophylla, Barnadesia parviflora, Barnadesia macrocephala, Barnadesia woodii, Barnadesia hutchisoniana, Barnadesia jelskii, Barnadesia aculeata,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113034: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.