Tarasa pediculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krapov.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. La Lib. 11: 43 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459724
Common Names
- Tarasa pediculata
- Pediculata Tarasa
- Pediculata Tarasa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarasa pediculata (also called Pediculate Tarasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tarasa pediculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tarasa pediculata has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarasa pediculata can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Tarasa pediculata
Tarasa pediculata can be found in Central America, particularly Mexico and Guatemala.
Tarasa pediculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarasa pediculata?
Tarasa pediculata
What is the common name of Tarasa pediculata?
Pediculate Palm
What is the natural habitat of Tarasa pediculata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Species in the Tarasa genus
Tarasa albertii, Tarasa cerrateae, Tarasa martiniana, Tarasa pediculata, Tarasa alberti, Tarasa thyrsoidea, Tarasa antofagastana, Tarasa congestiflora, Tarasa humilis, Tarasa operculata, Tarasa reichei, Tarasa tarapacana, Tarasa tenella, Tarasa umbellata, Tarasa hornschuchiana, Tarasa capitata, Tarasa rhombifolia, Tarasa corrugata, Tarasa tenuis, Tarasa cerratei, Tarasa urbaniana, Tarasa marinii, Tarasa nototrichoides, Tarasa cardenasii, Tarasa geranioides, Tarasa heterophylla, Tarasa odonellii, Tarasa trisecta, Tarasa latearistata, Tarasa meyeri,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325438-2: Based on the initial data import