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
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.
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,