Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Nakai) Nakai
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1936
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Rigakkwai 26(5): 8. 1928 ; et in Bull. Biogeogr. Soc. Jap. i. 264 (1930); Tuyama in Bot. Mag., Tokyo, 1936, l. 129,
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061993
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Crepidifolia Dendrocacalia
- Crepidifolia Dendrocacalia
- Crepidifolia Dendrocacalia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dendrocacalia crepidifolia (also called 'Crepidifolia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dendrocacalia crepidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dendrocacalia crepidifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dendrocacalia crepidifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dendrocacalia crepidifolia
                        
                            Dendrocacalia crepidifolia is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Peru.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dendrocacalia crepidifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dendrocacalia crepidifolia?
Dendrocacalia crepidifolia
What type of plant is Dendrocacalia crepidifolia?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Dendrocacalia crepidifolia native to?
It is native to South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Dendrocacalia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,