Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oppositifolium
ID:
117858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 22: 252 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117187



Common Names

  • Oppositifolium Phalacrocarpum
  • Opposite-Leaved Phalacrocarpum
  • Opposite-Leaved Phalacrocarpum


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Description

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium (also called Opposite-leaved Phalacrocarpum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are arranged opposite each other. It grows in dry, rocky areas, usually at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium sub. oppositifolium
Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium sub. anomalum (Lag.) Vogt & Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Central Asia and the Himalayas.

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium?

Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium

What is the common name of Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium?

Opposite-leaved Phalacrocarpum

What is the typical habitat of Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Phalacrocarpum 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,

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