Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 67 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116115
Common Names
- Dendrophorbium krukoffii
- Krukoff's Dendrophorbium
- Krukoff's False Daisy
Synonyms
- Pentacalia krukoffii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Senecio krukoffii Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Dendrophorbium krukoffii (also called Krukoff's dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Ecuador and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium krukoffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dendrophorbium krukoffii are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium krukoffii can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require frequent pruning.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium krukoffii
Dendrophorbium krukoffii is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Dendrophorbium krukoffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium krukoffii?
Dendrophorbium krukoffii
What is the family of Dendrophorbium krukoffii?
Asteraceae
Where is Dendrophorbium krukoffii found?
South America
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,