Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
38215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez (Botany) 2(2): 202. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037544



Common Names

  • Dendroseris macrantha
  • Giant Plantain
  • Giant Tree Plantain


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Description

Dendroseris macrantha (also called large-flowered dendroseris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendroseris macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendroseris macrantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendroseris macrantha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Dendroseris macrantha

Dendroseris macrantha is native to the Juan Fernandez Islands and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as mountains and hillsides.

Dendroseris macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendroseris macrantha?

Dendroseris macrantha

What is the common name of Dendroseris macrantha?

Large-flowered dendroseris

What is the natural habitat of Dendroseris macrantha?

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-136307: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.