Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) Loeuille, J.N.Nakaj. & Semir
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(1): 247 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317816
Common Names
- Heterocoma erecta
- Erecta Heterocoma
- Heterocoma
Description
Heterocoma erecta (also called Heterocoma erecta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a green upper surface and a purple underside. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other damp habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocoma erecta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and birds. The plant can also be used as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterocoma erecta has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Heterocoma erecta
Heterocoma erecta can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heterocoma erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocoma erecta?
Heterocoma erecta
What is the common name of Heterocoma erecta?
Upright Heterocoma
What is the natural habitat of Heterocoma erecta?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Heterocoma 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
Jimi Naoki Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Nakaj.' in the authors string.