Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amphidictyus
ID:
80039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 390 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079368



Common Names

  • Heterocondylus Amphidictyus
  • Forked-Fruit Heterocondylus
  • Forked-Fruit False-Foxglove


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Description

Heterocondylus amphidictyus (also called amphidictyus heterocondylus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocondylus amphidictyus is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterocondylus amphidictyus is yellow in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocondylus amphidictyus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Heterocondylus amphidictyus

Heterocondylus amphidictyus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Heterocondylus amphidictyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterocondylus amphidictyus?

Heterocondylus amphidictyus

What is the common name of Heterocondylus amphidictyus?

Amphidictyus Heterocondylus

What is the natural habitat of Heterocondylus amphidictyus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121061-2: Based on the initial data import