Status:
valid
Authors:
Loeuille, J.N.Nakaj. & Semir
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(1): 249 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317819
Common Names
- Heterocoma robinsoniana
- Robinsoniana Heterocoma
- Heterocoma
Description
Heterocoma robinsoniana (also called Heterocoma robinsoniana, 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 robinsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterocoma robinsoniana has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Heterocoma robinsoniana
Heterocoma robinsoniana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heterocoma robinsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocoma robinsoniana?
Heterocoma robinsoniana
What is the common name of Heterocoma robinsoniana?
Robinson's Heterocoma
What is the natural habitat of Heterocoma robinsoniana?
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.