Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amphidyctius
ID:
51050

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 390 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050379



Common Names

  • Heterocondylus amphidyctius
  • Heterocondylus
  • Heterocondylus de prado


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pandurifolium Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium amphidyctium DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium amphidyctium amphidyctium [unknown]
  • Heterocondylus pandurifolius (Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Heterocondylus amphidyctius (also called Two-winged Heterocondylus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocondylus amphidyctius is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocondylus amphidyctius has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocondylus amphidyctius is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Heterocondylus amphidyctius

Heterocondylus amphidyctius is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Heterocondylus amphidyctius FAQ

What is the common name of Heterocondylus amphidyctius?

Giant groundsel

What is the scientific name of Giant groundsel?

Heterocondylus amphidyctius

What is the natural habitat of Giant groundsel?

Giant groundsel is native to tropical Africa

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