Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 69 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072712
Common Names
- Yungasense
- Dendrophorbium
- Dendrophorbia
Synonyms
- Pentacalia yungasensis (Britton) Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Senecio yungasensis Britton [unknown]
Description
Dendrophorbium yungasense (also called Yungas ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Yungas region of South America. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium yungasense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophorbium yungasense is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium yungasense is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or directly in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium yungasense
Dendrophorbium yungasense is native to the mountains of South America and can be found in alpine meadows.
Dendrophorbium yungasense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium yungasense?
Dendrophorbium yungasense
What is the common name of Dendrophorbium yungasense?
Yungas Dendrophorbium
What is the growth habit of Dendrophorbium yungasense?
Dendrophorbium yungasense is an upright, clump-forming perennial
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,