Smallanthus meridensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridensis
ID:
27032
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 51 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026361
Common Names
- Smallanthus meridensis
- Merida yacón
- Yacón
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smallanthus meridensis (also called South American Yacon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a thick, woody stem and large, yellow-green leaves. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Smallanthus meridensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smallanthus meridensis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. The seed is a small, black, shiny, flattened disk. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smallanthus meridensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Smallanthus meridensis
Smallanthus meridensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Smallanthus meridensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smallanthus meridensis?
Smallanthus meridensis
What type of plant is Smallanthus meridensis?
Smallanthus meridensis is a shrub.
Where is Smallanthus meridensis native to?
Smallanthus meridensis is native to South America.
Species in the Smallanthus genus
Smallanthus riparius, Smallanthus siegesbeckius, Smallanthus araucariophilus, Smallanthus connatus, Smallanthus uvedalia, Smallanthus meridensis, Smallanthus macvaughii, Smallanthus fruticosus, Smallanthus oaxacanus, Smallanthus glabratus, Smallanthus sonchifolius, Smallanthus jelskii, Smallanthus maculatus, Smallanthus quichensis, Smallanthus macroscyphus, Smallanthus apus, Smallanthus riograndensis, Smallanthus parviceps, Smallanthus microcephalus, Smallanthus pyramidalis, Smallanthus putlanus, Smallanthus fruticosa, Smallanthus cocuyensis,
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-125472: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.