Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 29: 47 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070888
Common Names
- Dendrophorbium
- Clinging Viscidweed
- Clinging Viscid Weed
Synonyms
- Senecio amplexicaulis Kunth [unknown]
Description
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule (also called Amplexicaul Dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for pollinators and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophorbium amplexicaule is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium amplexicaule
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule is native to South America and can be found in the Andean foothills of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Dendrophorbium amplexicaule?
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Dendrophorbium amplexicaule be watered?
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
What is the best way to propagate Dendrophorbium amplexicaule?
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.
Species in the Dendrophorbium genus
Dendrophorbium pluricephalum,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium solisii,
Dendrophorbium archeri,
Dendrophorbium longilinguae,
Dendrophorbium cabrerae,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium barkleyanum,
Dendrophorbium biacuminatum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium multinerve,
Dendrophorbium scytophyllum,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium lucidum,
Dendrophorbium favillosum,
Dendrophorbium ingens,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium vanillodorum,
Dendrophorbium arboluco,
Dendrophorbium coroicense,
Dendrophorbium peregrinum,
Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium,
Dendrophorbium balsapampae,
Dendrophorbium brachycodon,
Dendrophorbium restingae,
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium,
Dendrophorbium tipocochense,
Dendrophorbium curvidens,
Dendrophorbium vargasii,
Dendrophorbium bomanii,
Dendrophorbium zongoense,
Dendrophorbium paranense,
Dendrophorbium subnemorale,
Dendrophorbium biserrifolium,
Dendrophorbium catharinense,
Dendrophorbium ayopayense,
Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum,
Dendrophorbium trigynum,
Dendrophorbium chingualense,
Dendrophorbium lloense,
Dendrophorbium pururu,
Dendrophorbium storkii,
Dendrophorbium moscopanum,
Dendrophorbium argutidentatum,
Dendrophorbium sotarense,
Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum,
Dendrophorbium toreadoris,
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule,
Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,
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,