Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ciliosum
ID:
1320019

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8(3): 291 (-293; figs., map) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332473



Common Names

  • Ciliosum Pterocaulon
  • Himalayan Pterocaulon
  • Indian Pterocaulon


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Description

Pterocaulon ciliosum (also called ‘Ciliate Pterocaulon’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocaulon ciliosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocaulon ciliosum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Pterocaulon ciliosum

Pterocaulon ciliosum is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Pterocaulon ciliosum FAQ

What is the common name of Pterocaulon ciliosum?

Ciliosum Pterocaulon

What is the scientific name of Ciliosum Pterocaulon?

Pterocaulon ciliosum

What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon ciliosum?

Dry open woodlands and rocky hillsides

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.