Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) A.R.Bean
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8(3): 298 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332475
Common Names
- Intermedium Pterocaulon
- Himalayan Pterocaulon
- Indian Pterocaulon
Description
Pterocaulon intermedium (also called ‘Intermediate 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 intermedium 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 intermedium has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterocaulon intermedium is an annual herb that is best grown in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept slightly moist. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Pterocaulon intermedium
Pterocaulon intermedium is endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.
Pterocaulon intermedium FAQ
What is the common name of Pterocaulon intermedium?
Intermedium Pterocaulon
What is the scientific name of Intermedium Pterocaulon?
Pterocaulon intermedium
What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon intermedium?
Dry open woodlands and rocky hillsides
Species in the Pterocaulon genus
Pterocaulon alopecuroides,
Pterocaulon redolens,
Pterocaulon purpurascens,
Pterocaulon angustifolium,
Pterocaulon cordobense,
Pterocaulon lanatum,
Pterocaulon polystachyum,
Pterocaulon sphacelatum,
Pterocaulon pycnostachyum,
Pterocaulon polypterum,
Pterocaulon serrulatum,
Pterocaulon verbascifolium,
Pterocaulon balansae,
Pterocaulon niveum,
Pterocaulon rugosum,
Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides,
Pterocaulon lorentzii,
Pterocaulon virgatum,
Pterocaulon brachyanthum,
Pterocaulon ciliosum,
Pterocaulon discolor,
Pterocaulon intermedium,
Pterocaulon paradoxum,
Pterocaulon tricholobum,
Pterocaulon xenicum,
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,