Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huperzioides
ID:
51222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roque, H.Rob. & A.A.Conc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19(4): 507 (-510; figs. 1-2) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050551



Common Names

  • Catolesia huperzioides
  • Catolesia
  • Huperzioides


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Description

Catolesia huperzioides (also called Huperzioid Catolesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Catolesia huperzioides is used as a traditional medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to make tea and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catolesia huperzioides has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catolesia huperzioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches in length and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Catolesia huperzioides

Catolesia huperzioides is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Catolesia huperzioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catolesia huperzioides?

Catolesia huperzioides

What is the common name of Catolesia huperzioides?

Catolesia

What type of plant is Catolesia huperzioides?

Herb

Species in the Catolesia genus

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-149088: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.
Abel Augusto Conceição: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Conc.' in the authors string.