Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniseta
ID:
123931

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(1): 51 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123260



Common Names

  • Uniseta Podotheca
  • Uniseta Podotheca Plant
  • Uniseta Podotheca Flower


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Description

Podotheca uniseta (also called Podoteca, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, occurring in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podotheca uniseta is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podotheca uniseta is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podotheca uniseta is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Podotheca uniseta

Podotheca uniseta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in this region.

Podotheca uniseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podotheca uniseta?

Podotheca uniseta

What type of plant is Podotheca uniseta?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Podotheca uniseta?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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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