Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachycodon
ID:
41833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 65 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041162

Common Names

  • Dendrophorbium brachycodon
  • Brachycodon Dendrophorbium
  • Dendrophorbium

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Description

Dendrophorbium brachycodon (also called Short-stalked Dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophorbium brachycodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive white flowers and is drought-resistant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrophorbium brachycodon is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophorbium brachycodon is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C.

Where to Find Dendrophorbium brachycodon

Dendrophorbium brachycodon is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Dendrophorbium brachycodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium brachycodon?

Dendrophorbium brachycodon

What is the common name of Dendrophorbium brachycodon?

Short-spurred Dendrophorbium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophorbium brachycodon?

Dry, rocky hillsides of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963522-1: Based on the initial data import