Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicaulis
ID:
136176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2(1): 335 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135505



Common Names

  • Vicoa multicaulis
  • Multicaulis vicoa
  • Vicoa plant


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Synonyms

  • Pentanema multicaule Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Vicoa multicaulis (also called Many-stemmed Vicoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicoa multicaulis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Vicoa multicaulis flower is yellow and has a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicoa multicaulis is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Vicoa multicaulis

Vicoa multicaulis can be found in South America.

Vicoa multicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicoa multicaulis?

Vicoa multicaulis

What is the common name of Vicoa multicaulis?

Many-stemmed Vicoa

What is the natural habitat of Vicoa multicaulis?

Dry, sandy or gravelly soils

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259722-1: Based on the initial data import