Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
87654

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

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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.

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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

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43362: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.