Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
137467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 184 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136796



Common Names

  • Apiculate Barrosoa
  • Barrosoa
  • Apiculate Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Conoclinium maritimum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium apiculatum Gardner [unknown]
  • Ageratiopsis apiculata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Caelestina viscosa Pohl ex Baker [unknown]
  • Conoclinium subglutinosum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium succulentum Sol. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Conoclinium subviscosum Baker [unknown]
  • Conoclinium subglutinosum (A.Gray) Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Barrosoa apiculata (also called Apiculate Barrosoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barrosoa apiculata is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barrosoa apiculata is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barrosoa apiculata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Barrosoa apiculata

Barrosoa apiculata can be found in the Brazilian Cerrado, a tropical savanna ecoregion of South America.

Barrosoa apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barrosoa apiculata?

Barrosoa apiculata

What is the common name of Barrosoa apiculata?

Apiculate Barrosoa

Where is Barrosoa apiculata found?

It is found in Portugal

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-97499: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.