Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. (1832) 392. (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028165
Common Names
- Chuquiraga
- Ruscifolia Chuquiraga
- Chuquiraga ruscifolia
Description
Chuquiraga ruscifolia (also called Ruscifolia Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga ruscifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating digestive problems, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chuquiraga ruscifolia has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga ruscifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Chuquiraga ruscifolia
Chuquiraga ruscifolia is native to Chile and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Chuquiraga ruscifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga ruscifolia?
Chuquiraga ruscifolia
What is the common name of Chuquiraga ruscifolia?
Chuquiraga
Where does Chuquiraga ruscifolia grow?
Chuquiraga ruscifolia is found in the Andean regions 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,