Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 355 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279416
Common Names
- Polypsecadium tucumanense
- Tucuman Polypsecadium
- Tucumanense Polypsecadium
Description
Polypsecadium tucumanense (also called 'Tucuman Polypsecadium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Polypsecadium tucumanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypsecadium tucumanense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polypsecadium tucumanense is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Polypsecadium tucumanense
Polypsecadium tucumanense is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Polypsecadium tucumanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypsecadium tucumanense?
Polypsecadium tucumanense
What is the common name of Polypsecadium tucumanense?
Tucuman Polypsecadium
What is the natural habitat of Polypsecadium tucumanense?
It is native to Argentina, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Polypsecadium genus
Polypsecadium litorale,
Polypsecadium grandiflorum,
Polypsecadium harmsianum,
Polypsecadium adscendens,
Polypsecadium arnottianum,
Polypsecadium brasiliense,
Polypsecadium effusum,
Polypsecadium gilliesii,
Polypsecadium llatasii,
Polypsecadium magellanicum,
Polypsecadium rusbyi,
Polypsecadium solidagineum,
Polypsecadium tucumanense,
Polypsecadium zoellneri,
Polypsecadium apolobamba,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,