Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szovitsii
ID:
123534

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


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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.

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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

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-84015: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.