Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berberidifolia
ID:
42435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 35: 88 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041764



Common Names

  • Proustia Berberidifolia
  • Berberidifolia Proustia
  • Berberidifolia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Lophopappus berberidifolius Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Lophopappus berberidifolius Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Proustia berberidifolia (also called Berberidifolia Proustia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Proustia berberidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Proustia berberidifolia is yellow and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Proustia berberidifolia is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Proustia berberidifolia

Proustia berberidifolia is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Proustia berberidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Proustia berberidifolia?

Proustia berberidifolia

What are the common names of Proustia berberidifolia?

Barberry-Leaf Proustia

Where is Proustia berberidifolia native to?

Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983194-1: Based on the initial data import