Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
setosum
ID:
82141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(4): 278 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081470



Common Names

  • Setose Pappochrome
  • Cotton-Broom Pappochrome
  • Setose Broomrape


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Description

Pappochroma setosum (also called Setose Pappochroma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It grows in wet montane forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pappochroma setosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat fever, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappochroma setosum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappochroma setosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Pappochroma setosum

Pappochroma setosum can be found in the dry, open areas of the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Pappochroma setosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappochroma setosum?

Pappochroma setosum

What is the common name of Pappochroma setosum?

Setose Pappochroma

What type of plant is Pappochroma setosum?

Herb

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.