Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
riopretensis
ID:
53835

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Teles & B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 46: 77 (76-82; fig. 1, map) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053164



Common Names

  • Graphistylis riopretensis
  • Rio Preto Graphistylis
  • Rio Preto Water-starwort


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Description

Graphistylis riopretensis (also called Rio Preto Stylystis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Graphistylis riopretensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Graphistylis riopretensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graphistylis riopretensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Graphistylis riopretensis

Graphistylis riopretensis is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist, well-drained soils in areas with full sun.

Graphistylis riopretensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graphistylis riopretensis?

Graphistylis riopretensis

What is the common name of Graphistylis riopretensis?

Rio Preto da Eva aster

What is the family of Graphistylis riopretensis?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Graphistylis riopretensis?

Brazil

What is the growth habit of Graphistylis riopretensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-151740: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Aristônio Magalhães Teles (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Teles' in the authors string.