Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 89 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133075
Common Names
- Calostephane huillensis
- Huayco Calostephane
- Huayco Daisy
Description
Calostephane huillensis (also called Huillensis Calostephane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calostephane huillensis has a variety of uses, including as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and for its oil which can be used in cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calostephane huillensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calostephane huillensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Calostephane huillensis
Calostephane huillensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Calostephane huillensis FAQ
What are the common names of Calostephane huillensis?
Huillense Calostephane
What type of plant is Calostephane huillensis?
Perennial herb
Where is Calostephane huillensis native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Calostephane genus
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,