Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 332 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045185
Common Names
- Lobate Neocuatrecasia
- Lobate Neocuatrecasia
- Neocuatrecasia Lobata
Description
Neocuatrecasia lobata (also called Lobed False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 5–30 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Neocuatrecasia lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neocuatrecasia lobata is a yellow-greenish color, with a tubular shape and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with a yellow-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neocuatrecasia lobata is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist, but not soggy. It requires partial to full shade and should be protected from strong winds. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Neocuatrecasia lobata
Neocuatrecasia lobata is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and savannas.
Neocuatrecasia lobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neocuatrecasia lobata?
Neocuatrecasia lobata
What is the family of Neocuatrecasia lobata?
Asteraceae
Where is Neocuatrecasia lobata native to?
Mexico
Species in the Neocuatrecasia genus
Neocuatrecasia mancoana,
Neocuatrecasia weddellii,
Neocuatrecasia lobata,
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis,
Neocuatrecasia tysonii,
Neocuatrecasia hirtella,
Neocuatrecasia cuzcoensis,
Neocuatrecasia dispar,
Neocuatrecasia feuereri,
Neocuatrecasia sandiensis,
Neocuatrecasia thymifolia,
Neocuatrecasia sessilifolia,
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,