Steiractinia cupulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupulifera
ID:
88679
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 248 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088008
Common Names
- Steiractinia cupulifera
- Cupulifera steiractinia
- Steiractinia cupulifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Steiractinia cupulifera (also called Cupulate Steiractinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Steiractinia cupulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Steiractinia cupulifera has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Steiractinia cupulifera is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Steiractinia cupulifera
Steiractinia cupulifera can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Steiractinia cupulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steiractinia cupulifera?
Steiractinia cupulifera
Where is Steiractinia cupulifera found?
Steiractinia cupulifera is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the habitat of Steiractinia cupulifera?
Steiractinia cupulifera is found in humid, lowland rainforests.
Species in the Steiractinia genus
Steiractinia helianthoides, Steiractinia quetamensis, Steiractinia tachirensis, Steiractinia lucidula, Steiractinia schlimii, Steiractinia aspera, Steiractinia sodiroi, Steiractinia rusbyana, Steiractinia klattii, Steiractinia grantii, Steiractinia sararensis, Steiractinia cupulifera, Steiractinia glandulosa, Steiractinia meridensis, Steiractinia ocanensis,
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-44354: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.