Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. 4: 359 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059242
Common Names
- Chuquiraga
- Long-flowered chuquiraga
- Chuquiraga longiflora
Synonyms
- Chuquiraga chrysantha longiflora Griseb. [unknown]
- Chuquiraga oppositifolia macrocephala Wedd. [unknown]
- Chuquiraga oppositifolia microcephala Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Chuquiraga longiflora (also called Long-Flowered Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in landscaping. It has been used to treat digestive issues such as indigestion and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chuquiraga longiflora has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga longiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Chuquiraga longiflora
Chuquiraga longiflora is native to Peru and can be found in dry mountain forests and shrublands.
Chuquiraga longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga longiflora?
Chuquiraga longiflora
What are the common names of Chuquiraga longiflora?
Long-flowered Chuquiraga
Where is Chuquiraga longiflora found?
Chuquiraga longiflora is found in the Andes Mountains of South America
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,