Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) i. (1835) 30.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122863
Common Names
- Szovitsii
- Heteracia
- Szovits' Heteracia
Description
Heteracia szovitsii (also called Heteracia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heteracia szovitsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteracia szovitsii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single, long stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteracia szovitsii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Heteracia szovitsii
Heteracia szovitsii is native to Central and South America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.
Heteracia szovitsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteracia szovitsii?
Heteracia szovitsii
What is the common name of Heteracia szovitsii?
Szovits' heteracia
What is the habitat of Heteracia szovitsii?
It is found in montane grasslands and shrublands
Species in the Heteracia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,