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
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.
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 Dendroseris genus
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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,