Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discoidea
ID:
5578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nabiev) Kamelin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 281 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004907



Common Names

  • Discoid Vicoa
  • Discoid Vicoa-Bush
  • Discoid Vicoa-Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pentanema discoideum Nabiev [unknown]

Description

Vicoa discoidea (also called 'Round-headed vicoa', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, shrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vicoa discoidea is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicoa discoidea has white flowers with yellow centers and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicoa discoidea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vicoa discoidea

Vicoa discoidea is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Vicoa discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicoa discoidea?

Vicoa discoidea

What is the common name of Vicoa discoidea?

Discoid Vicoa

What is the natural habitat of Vicoa discoidea?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
M.M. Nabiev (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nabiev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259711-1: Based on the initial data import