Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonchifolius
ID:
82223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 51 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081552



Common Names

  • Yacon
  • Peruvian Ground Apple
  • Peruvian Groundcherry


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Synonyms

  • Polymnia edulis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Silphium edule Baill. [unknown]
  • Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp. [unknown]

Description

Smallanthus sonchifolius (also called yacon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru. It has large leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Smallanthus sonchifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smallanthus sonchifolius has small, yellow-green flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and a few small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions of the root system. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots. Division of the root system can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots.

Where to Find Smallanthus sonchifolius

Smallanthus sonchifolius is native to South America, and can be found in moist, open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Smallanthus sonchifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smallanthus sonchifolius?

Smallanthus sonchifolius

What is the family of Smallanthus sonchifolius?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Smallanthus sonchifolius?

Yacon

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-3810: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.