Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dispar
ID:
79760

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 332 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079089



Common Names

  • Neocuatrecasia dispar
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Mexican Starthistle


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Synonyms

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

Description

Neocuatrecasia dispar (also called 'Hairy-fruited Four-ray', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes in South America. It has a rosette of green leaves with white hairs and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist to dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Neocuatrecasia dispar is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neocuatrecasia dispar has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocuatrecasia dispar is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.

Where to Find Neocuatrecasia dispar

Neocuatrecasia dispar is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in the Mojave Desert.

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Four-spotted Cactus

What type of plant is Neocuatrecasia dispar?

Cactus

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-35683: 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.