Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jaraguensis
ID:
84270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 390 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083599



Common Names

  • Heterocondylus jaraguensis
  • Jaraguá Heterocondylus
  • Jaraguá Grass


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium jaraguense B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Heterocondylus jaraguensis (also called Jaraguá Heterocondylus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterocondylus jaraguensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, though it can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Heterocondylus jaraguensis

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in South America. It can be found in the wild in Brazil and Argentina.

Heterocondylus jaraguensis FAQ

What are the characteristics of Heterocondylus jaraguensis?

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.

What is the habitat of Heterocondylus jaraguensis?

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is found in moist meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of Central and South America.

What is the conservation status of Heterocondylus jaraguensis?

Heterocondylus jaraguensis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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-40077: Based on the initial data import
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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.