Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 5 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086229
Common Names
- Acanthophylla Chuquiraga
- Chuquiraga Acanthophylla
- Acanthophylla's Chuquiraga
Description
Chuquiraga acanthophylla (also called 'Spiny Chuquiraga', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky soils, typically in scrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga acanthophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chuquiraga acanthophylla is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga acanthophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Chuquiraga acanthophylla
Chuquiraga acanthophylla can be found in the mountains of South America.
Chuquiraga acanthophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga acanthophylla?
Chuquiraga acanthophylla
What type of plant is Chuquiraga acanthophylla?
Chuquiraga acanthophylla is a shrub.
Where is Chuquiraga acanthophylla found?
Chuquiraga acanthophylla is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Species in the Chuquiraga genus
Chuquiraga arcuata,
Chuquiraga straminea,
Chuquiraga johnstonii,
Chuquiraga ulicina,
Chuquiraga jussieui,
Chuquiraga raimondiana,
Chuquiraga kuschelii,
Chuquiraga ruscifolia,
Chuquiraga avellanedae,
Chuquiraga calchaquina,
Chuquiraga atacamensis,
Chuquiraga weberbaueri,
Chuquiraga erinacea,
Chuquiraga oppositifolia,
Chuquiraga longiflora,
Chuquiraga oblongifolia,
Chuquiraga echegarayi,
Chuquiraga acanthophylla,
Chuquiraga parviflora,
Chuquiraga spinosa,
Chuquiraga morenonis,
Chuquiraga oppositifolia,
Chuquiraga aurea,
Chuquiraga arcuata,
Chuquiraga rosulata,
Chuquiraga doniana,
Chuquiraga kuscheli,
Chuquiraga spinosa,
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,