Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorentz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
in Roca, Exped. Rio-Negro 2: 245. 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031017
Common Names
- Chuquiraga avellanedae
- Avellanedae Chuquiraga
- Avellanedae Hawkweed
Description
Chuquiraga avellanedae (also called Avellaned's Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga avellanedae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chuquiraga avellanedae is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga avellanedae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Chuquiraga avellanedae
Chuquiraga avellanedae can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Chuquiraga avellanedae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga avellanedae?
Chuquiraga avellanedae
What is the common name of Chuquiraga avellanedae?
Chuquiraga
What is the family of Chuquiraga avellanedae?
Asteraceae
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,