Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 67 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065093
Common Names
- Dendrophorbium moscopanum
- Moscopanum Dendrophorbium
- Dendrophorbium
Synonyms
- Senecio moscopanus Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Dendrophorbium moscopanum (also called Mescopan Dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers that appear in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium moscopanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophorbium moscopanum is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium moscopanum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium moscopanum
Dendrophorbium moscopanum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Dendrophorbium moscopanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium moscopanum?
Dendrophorbium moscopanum
What is the common name of Dendrophorbium moscopanum?
Moscopan dendrophorbium
What is the natural habitat of Dendrophorbium moscopanum?
Mountain slopes and meadows
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,