Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire & Wurdack) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 12 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084551
Common Names
- Pakaraima False Dandelion
- Pakaraima Hawkweed
- Pakaraima Cat's-ear
Description
Sciadocephala pakaraimae (also called Pakaraima False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sciadocephala pakaraimae has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciadocephala pakaraimae is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciadocephala pakaraimae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sciadocephala pakaraimae
Sciadocephala pakaraimae is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, often on the edges of rivers and streams.
Sciadocephala pakaraimae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciadocephala pakaraimae?
Sciadocephala pakaraimae
What type of plant is Sciadocephala pakaraimae?
It is a shrub.
Where is Sciadocephala pakaraimae found?
It is found in Guyana.
Species in the Sciadocephala genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,