Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
11462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 282 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010791



Common Names

  • Decachaeta ovatifolia
  • Ovatifolia Decachaeta
  • Ovatifolia Slender Goldenbush


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium petraeum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ophryosporus ovatifolius Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium polybotryum DC. [unknown]
  • Nothites ovatifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Ophryosporus petraeus B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Decachaeta ovatifolia (also called Ovate Decachaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a single stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Decachaeta ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Decachaeta ovatifolia has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decachaeta ovatifolia is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Decachaeta ovatifolia

Decachaeta ovatifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Decachaeta ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decachaeta ovatifolia?

Decachaeta ovatifolia

What is the natural habitat of Decachaeta ovatifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Decachaeta ovatifolia?

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

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-110457: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.