Porophyllum tarapacanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarapacanum
ID:
25830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoellner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Valparaiso 11: 38 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025159
Common Names
- Porophyllum tarapacanum
- Porophyllum
- Tarapacanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porophyllum tarapacanum (also called 'Tarapaca Porophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Porophyllum tarapacanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porophyllum tarapacanum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porophyllum tarapacanum is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Porophyllum tarapacanum
Porophyllum tarapacanum can be found in the Andean region of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Porophyllum tarapacanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porophyllum tarapacanum?
Porophyllum tarapacanum
What is the common name of Porophyllum tarapacanum?
Tarapaca porophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum tarapacanum?
It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Porophyllum genus
Porophyllum viridiflorum, Porophyllum lanceolatum, Porophyllum angustissimum, Porophyllum scoparium, Porophyllum calcicola, Porophyllum ruderale, Porophyllum maritimum, Porophyllum tarapacanum, Porophyllum pausodynum, Porophyllum cabrerae, Porophyllum angustissimum, Porophyllum leiocarpum, Porophyllum lindenii, Porophyllum warnockii, Porophyllum pringlei, Porophyllum greggii, Porophyllum obscurum, Porophyllum hasslerianum, Porophyllum amplexicaule, Porophyllum filiforme, Porophyllum bahiense, Porophyllum coloratum, Porophyllum punctatum, Porophyllum linaria, Porophyllum pygmaeum, Porophyllum zimapanum, Porophyllum tagetoides, Porophyllum oppositifolium, Porophyllum nelsonii, Porophyllum gracile, Porophyllum spathulatum,
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,
References
Otto Zöllner Schorr (1909-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoellner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:239376-1: Based on the initial data import