Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
134696

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3058 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134025



Common Names

  • Schizoptera Peduncularis
  • Schizoptera
  • Peduncularis


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Synonyms

  • Schizoptera trichotoma Turcz. [unknown]
  • Synedrella peduncularis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Schizoptera peduncularis (also called Peduncular Schizoptera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Schizoptera peduncularis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizoptera peduncularis is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizoptera peduncularis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Schizoptera peduncularis

Schizoptera peduncularis can be found in the mountains of India.

Schizoptera peduncularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizoptera peduncularis?

Schizoptera peduncularis

What is the common name of Schizoptera peduncularis?

Pedunculate schizoptera

What is the natural habitat of Schizoptera peduncularis?

It is found in wet areas of North America

Species in the Schizoptera genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94823: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.