Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Baker
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1882
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 15 (1882)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002691
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Podocoma blanchetiana
- Blanchet's Podocoma
- Blanchet's Podocoma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Podocoma blanchetiana blanchetiana  [unknown]
- Podocoma blanchetiana intermedia Hassl. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Podocoma blanchetiana (also called Blanchet's Podocoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Podocoma blanchetiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Podocoma blanchetiana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Podocoma blanchetiana is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Podocoma blanchetiana
                        
                            Podocoma blanchetiana is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Podocoma blanchetiana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Podocoma blanchetiana?
Podocoma blanchetiana
What is the common name of Podocoma blanchetiana?
Blanchet's Podocoma
Where is Podocoma blanchetiana found?
Podocoma blanchetiana is found in South America, especially in Argentina and Chile.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Podocoma 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,