Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 27 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112527
Common Names
- Barrosoa Candolleana
- Candolleana Barrosoa
- Barrosoa
Synonyms
- Eupatorium lasseauxii (Carrière) Herter [unknown]
- Conoclinium lasseauxii Durieu [unknown]
- Conoclinium microcephalum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium lasseauxii (Carrière) Olmsted, Cov. & Kelsey [unknown]
- Eupatorium ferruginascens Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium hebecladum DC. [unknown]
- Eupatorium candolleanum candolleanum [unknown]
- Eupatorium candolleanum paranense Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium candolleanum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Conoclinium lasseauxii Durand [unknown]
- Eupatorium lasseauxii (Carrière) Wittmack [unknown]
- Eupatorium candolleanum lancifolium Baker [unknown]
- Ageratum lasseauxii Carrière [unknown]
Description
Barrosoa candolleana (also called Candolle's Barrosoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It is native to South America, and grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barrosoa candolleana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barrosoa candolleana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barrosoa candolleana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Regular watering is recommended during the growing season.
Where to Find Barrosoa candolleana
Barrosoa candolleana is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.
Barrosoa candolleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barrosoa candolleana?
Barrosoa candolleana
What is the common name of Barrosoa candolleana?
Candolle's Barrosoa
What is the habitat of Barrosoa candolleana?
Grasslands and meadows
Species in the Barrosoa genus
Barrosoa metensis,
Barrosoa atlantica,
Barrosoa betonicaeformis,
Barrosoa cabrerae,
Barrosoa organensis,
Barrosoa grossedentata,
Barrosoa ramboi,
Barrosoa trianae,
Barrosoa confluentis,
Barrosoa candolleana,
Barrosoa betonicifolia,
Barrosoa apiculata,
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,