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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Craib) H.Rob. & Skvarla
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 120(3): 365 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057712
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Garrettiana Decaneuropsis
- Decaneuropsis Garrettiana
- Garrett's False Buttonweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Vernonia garrettiana Craib [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Decaneuropsis garrettiana (also called Garrett's Decaneuropsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is a small plant, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Peru and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Decaneuropsis garrettiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of birds.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Decaneuropsis garrettiana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Decaneuropsis garrettiana is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Decaneuropsis garrettiana
                        
                            Decaneuropsis garrettiana is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in wetland areas and along riverbanks.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Decaneuropsis garrettiana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Decaneuropsis garrettiana?
Decaneuropsis garrettiana
What is the common name of Decaneuropsis garrettiana?
Garrettiana
What is the family of Decaneuropsis garrettiana?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,