Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
blumenavii
ID:
136687

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 174 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136016



Common Names

  • Blumenavii Macropodina
  • Giant Macropodina
  • Tall Macropodina


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium blumenavii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium blumenavii blumenavii [unknown]

Description

Macropodina blumenavii (also called Blumenau's macropodina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodina blumenavii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropodina blumenavii is a small white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodina blumenavii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Macropodina blumenavii

Macropodina blumenavii can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.

Macropodina blumenavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodina blumenavii?

Macropodina blumenavii

What is the common name of Macropodina blumenavii?

Blumenau's macropodina

What is the natural habitat of Macropodina blumenavii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Macropodina 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96743: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' 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.