Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
34334

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 62 (-63), fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033663



Common Names

  • Barrosoa Atlantica
  • Atlantica Barrosoa
  • Atlantic Barrosoa


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Description

Barrosoa atlantica (also called Atlantic Barrosoa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barrosoa atlantica is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barrosoa atlantica is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white center and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barrosoa atlantica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Barrosoa atlantica

Barrosoa atlantica is native to the Canary Islands.

Barrosoa atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex incomperta?

Carex incomperta

What is the common name of Carex incomperta?

Incomplete sedge

What type of plant is Carex incomperta?

Perennial grass-like plant

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-132544: 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.