Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
46264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) H.Beltrán

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 34: 51 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045593



Common Names

  • Vargas' Dendrophorbium
  • Dendrophorbium vargasii
  • Vargas' Dendrophorbium


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Description

Dendrophorbium vargasii (also called Vargas' Dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an erect habit and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophorbium vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrophorbium vargasii has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused at the base. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophorbium vargasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Dendrophorbium vargasii

Dendrophorbium vargasii is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in high-altitude grasslands and meadows.

Dendrophorbium vargasii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophorbium vargasii?

Dendrophorbium vargasii is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

What is the optimal soil type for Dendrophorbium vargasii?

Dendrophorbium vargasii prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

How much sunlight does Dendrophorbium vargasii need?

Dendrophorbium vargasii prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-144091: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hamilton Beltrán Santiago (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Beltrán' in the authors string.