Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 391 (fig. 1E-H) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062752
Common Names
- Yungasensis Neocuatrecasia
- Yungasensis Senecio
- Yungasensis Brachyglottis
Description
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis (also called Yungas False-cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neocuatrecasia yungasensis is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Neocuatrecasia yungasensis
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis is native to the Yungas region of Bolivia and is found in humid, tropical forests. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neocuatrecasia yungasensis?
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis
What type of plant is Neocuatrecasia yungasensis?
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis is a shrub
Where can Neocuatrecasia yungasensis be found?
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis can be found in Argentina
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,