Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
perornata
ID:
88488

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 301 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087817



Common Names

  • Decachaeta Perornata
  • Perornata Goldenbush
  • Perornata Bush


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium perornatum Klatt [unknown]
  • Hebeclinium hebmannii Sch.Bip. ex Hemsley [unknown]
  • Eupatorium liebmannii Hemsley [deprecated]
  • Hebeclinium liebmanniae Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium liebmannii Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Decachaeta perornata (also called Peruvian decachaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Decachaeta perornata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, and its leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of South America.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Decachaeta perornata has small yellow flowers that form in clusters at the end of the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decachaeta perornata is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Decachaeta perornata

Decachaeta perornata is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Decachaeta perornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decachaeta perornata?

Decachaeta perornata

What is the common name of Decachaeta perornata?

Perornate decachaeta

What type of plant is Decachaeta perornata?

Perennial herb

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-44164: 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.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.