Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colombianus
ID:
128858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec. & Steyerm. in R.E.Schult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 99 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128187



Common Names

  • Colombian Stenopadus
  • Stenopadus Colombiana
  • Stenopadus Colombianus


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Description

Stenopadus colombianus (also called Colombian Groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenopadus colombianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenopadus colombianus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenopadus colombianus can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Stenopadus colombianus

Stenopadus colombianus is native to the tropical regions of South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest and in the Andes Mountains.

Stenopadus colombianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenopadus colombianus?

Stenopadus colombianus

What is the common name of Stenopadus colombianus?

Colombian Stenopadus

What is the family of Stenopadus colombianus?

Asteraceae

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-89173: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.