Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 120(3): 364 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050283
Common Names
- Decaneuropsis cumingiana
- Cumíngia
- Cumíngia de prado
Synonyms
- Cacalia andersonii Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia cumingiana Benth. [unknown]
- Gymnanthemum cumingianum (Benth.) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Cacalia cumingiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia andersonii andersonii [unknown]
Description
Decaneuropsis cumingiana (also called Cuming's Decaneuropsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Decaneuropsis cumingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decaneuropsis cumingiana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaneuropsis cumingiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Decaneuropsis cumingiana
Decaneuropsis cumingiana is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Decaneuropsis cumingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaneuropsis cumingiana?
Decaneuropsis cumingiana
What is the family of Decaneuropsis cumingiana?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Decaneuropsis cumingiana?
Philippines
Species in the Decaneuropsis genus
Decaneuropsis gratiosa,
Decaneuropsis vagans,
Decaneuropsis andamanica,
Decaneuropsis obovata,
Decaneuropsis cumingiana,
Decaneuropsis philippinensis,
Decaneuropsis eberhardtii,
Decaneuropsis craibiana,
Decaneuropsis blanda,
Decaneuropsis chingiana,
Decaneuropsis andersonii,
Decaneuropsis garrettiana,
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,