Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
82593

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 390 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081922



Common Names

  • Heterocondylus
  • Heterocondylus Plant
  • Heterocondylus Flower


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium decipiens Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticaefolium urticaefolium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticaefolium urticaefolium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticaefolium L. [unknown]

Description

Heterocondylus decipiens (also called False-toothed Inula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocondylus decipiens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocondylus decipiens flowers are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocondylus decipiens can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Heterocondylus decipiens

Heterocondylus decipiens is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Heterocondylus decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterocondylus decipiens?

Heterocondylus decipiens

What type of plant is Heterocondylus decipiens?

A herb

What is the natural habitat of Heterocondylus decipiens?

Grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38456: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
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.