Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
apus
ID:
129982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 49 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129311



Common Names

  • Smallanthus apus
  • Prairie ground plum
  • Buffalo potato


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Description

Smallanthus apus (also called Upright Yacon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes, and has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Smallanthus apus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smallanthus apus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smallanthus apus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult as the seeds need to be stratified before they will germinate.

Where to Find Smallanthus apus

Smallanthus apus can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.

Smallanthus apus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smallanthus apus?

Smallanthus apus

What is the common name of Smallanthus apus?

Winged Smallanthus

What is the natural habitat of Smallanthus apus?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237493-2: Based on the initial data import