Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26(2): 167. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086983
Common Names
- Cuatrecasas' Ferreyrella
- Ferreyrella
- Cuatrecasasii
Description
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Ferreyrella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flower heads. Native to the Mediterranean, it is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii can be found in South America, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii?
Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasasii Ferreyrella
Where is Ferreyrella cuatrecasasii native to?
Colombia
Species in the Ferreyrella genus
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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,