Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
28683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murray) Stewart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
149 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028012



Common Names

  • Blainvillea dichotoma
  • Two-Forked Blainvillea
  • Two-Forked Blainvillea Vine


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Synonyms

  • Blainvillea rhomboidea Cass. [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta amazonica Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Blainvillea amazonica Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Blainvillea rhomboidea rhomboidea [unknown]
  • Verbesina dichotoma Murray [unknown]
  • Blainvillea lanceolata Baker [unknown]
  • Blainvillea tenuicaulis Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Blainvillea dichotoma (also called 'Rattlesnake Weed', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blainvillea dichotoma is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blainvillea dichotoma has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blainvillea dichotoma is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and deadheaded to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Blainvillea dichotoma

Blainvillea dichotoma is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Blainvillea dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blainvillea dichotoma?

Blainvillea dichotoma

What is the common name of Blainvillea dichotoma?

Two-forked Blainvillea

What is the natural habitat of Blainvillea dichotoma?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands

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

Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
Robert Stewart (1811-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stewart' in the authors string.