Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
1305364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Glaz. ex Oliv.) Loeuille, J.N.Nakaj. & Semir

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(1): 249 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317818



Common Names

  • Heterocoma lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa Heterocoma
  • Heterocoma


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Description

Heterocoma lanuginosa (also called Heterocoma lanuginosa, 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 lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Heterocoma lanuginosa

Heterocoma lanuginosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Heterocoma lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterocoma lanuginosa?

Heterocoma lanuginosa

What is the common name of Heterocoma lanuginosa?

Downy Heterocoma

What is the natural habitat of Heterocoma lanuginosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Auguste François Marie Glaziou (1828-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glaz.' in the authors string.
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
Jimi Naoki Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Nakaj.' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.