Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spegazzinii
ID:
83068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notas Prelim. Mus. La Plata 1: 327, fig. 3. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082397



Common Names

  • Spegazzini's Podocoma
  • Podocoma
  • Spegazzini's Podocoma


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Synonyms

  • Podocoma asperrima Dusén ex Malme [unknown]

Description

Podocoma spegazzinii (also called Spegazzini's podocoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the aster family. It is native to South America, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as mountains and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Podocoma spegazzinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podocoma spegazzinii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podocoma spegazzinii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Podocoma spegazzinii

Podocoma spegazzinii can be found in the dry, rocky slopes of the Canary Islands.

Podocoma spegazzinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podocoma spegazzinii?

Podocoma spegazzinii

What is the common name of Podocoma spegazzinii?

Spegazzini's podocoma

What type of plant is Podocoma spegazzinii?

Herbaceous perennial

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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