Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spelaeicola
ID:
80211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van.) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 346 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079540



Common Names

  • Cave Cissampelopsis
  • Cave False Gromwell
  • Cave False Mignonette


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia spelaeicola Vaniot [unknown]
  • Senecio spelaeicola (Vaniot) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Senecio yalungensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Vernonia spelacicola Vaniot [unknown]

Description

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola (also called Cissampelopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests, at elevations of 2000-3000 meters. Its physical characteristics include a basal rosette of leaves, and a flowering stem with few flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola is a plant used for ornamental purposes in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cissampelopsis spelaeicola

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelopsis spelaeicola?

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola is native to the Andean region of Colombia.

What is the growth habit of Cissampelopsis spelaeicola?

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall.

What is the flowering period of Cissampelopsis spelaeicola?

Cissampelopsis spelaeicola typically flowers from April to June.

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-36121: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.