Pterocaulon xenicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xenicum
ID:
1320025
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8(3): 325 (-327; figs., map) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332479
Common Names
- Xenicum Pterocaulon
- Himalayan Pterocaulon
- Indian Pterocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterocaulon xenicum (also called ‘Xenic 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 xenicum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for animals, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterocaulon xenicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterocaulon xenicum 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 xenicum
Pterocaulon xenicum is found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.
Pterocaulon xenicum FAQ
What is the common name of Pterocaulon xenicum?
Xenic Pterocaulon
What is the scientific name of Xenic Pterocaulon?
Pterocaulon xenicum
What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon xenicum?
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,
References
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117735-1: Based on the initial data import