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
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.
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 Podotheca 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,