Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 505 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033585
Common Names
- Peruvian Clibadium
- Clibadium
- Peruvian Daisy
Description
Clibadium peruvianum (also called Clibadium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in the Andes Mountains and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clibadium peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clibadium peruvianum is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clibadium peruvianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Clibadium peruvianum
Clibadium peruvianum is native to Peru. It can be found in the lowland and montane forests of the region.
Clibadium peruvianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clibadium peruvianum?
Clibadium peruvianum
What is the common name of Clibadium peruvianum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Clibadium peruvianum?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Peru
Species in the Clibadium genus
Clibadium sprucei,
Clibadium erosum,
Clibadium leptophyllum,
Clibadium sodiroi,
Clibadium glabrescens,
Clibadium micranthum,
Clibadium pastazense,
Clibadium microcephalum,
Clibadium remotiflorum,
Clibadium arriagadae,
Clibadium pentaneuron,
Clibadium harlingii,
Clibadium peruvianum,
Clibadium glomeratum,
Clibadium manabiense,
Clibadium subsessilifolium,
Clibadium acuminatum,
Clibadium peruvianum,
Clibadium armanii,
Clibadium grandifolium,
Clibadium eggersii,
Clibadium congestum,
Clibadium leiocarpum,
Clibadium trianae,
Clibadium rhytidophyllum,
Clibadium armanii,
Clibadium arboreum,
Clibadium surinamense,
Clibadium sodiroi,
Clibadium pileorubrum,
Clibadium laxum,
Clibadium sessile,
Clibadium frontinoense,
Clibadium anceps,
Clibadium divaricatum,
Clibadium cordatum,
Clibadium websteri,
Clibadium terebinthinaceum,
Clibadium sylvestre,
Clibadium zarucchii,
Clibadium scandens,
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,