Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cabrerae
ID:
53089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 27 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052418



Common Names

  • Barrosoa cabrerae
  • Cabrera's Barrosoa
  • Cabrera's Barrosoa Plant


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium cabrerae B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Barrosoa cabrerae (also called Cabrera's barrosoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ecuador. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Barrosoa cabrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barrosoa cabrerae is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with 6-8 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and pale green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barrosoa cabrerae is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Barrosoa cabrerae

Barrosoa cabrerae is found in the mountains of Ecuador.

Barrosoa cabrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barrosoa cabrerae?

Barrosoa cabrerae

What type of plant is Barrosoa cabrerae?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Barrosoa cabrerae?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-15098: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.