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
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.
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 Graphistylis genus
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,