Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
D.J.N.Hind & Bautista
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2010
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(4): 701 (-704; fig. 1) (2010)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053591
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acritopappus Buiquensis
- Buiquensis Acritopappus
- Buiquensis
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Acritopappus buiquensis (also called 'Buiqu Acritopappus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Acritopappus buiquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and digestive problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Acritopappus buiquensis is yellow, with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Acritopappus buiquensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Acritopappus buiquensis
                        
                            Acritopappus buiquensis can be found in the dry grasslands of central and southern California.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Acritopappus buiquensis FAQ
                        
                            What type of plant is Acritopappus buiquensis?
Acritopappus buiquensis is a species of shrub.
Where is Acritopappus buiquensis found?
Acritopappus buiquensis is found in South Africa.
What are the uses of Acritopappus buiquensis?
Acritopappus buiquensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Acritopappus genus
                        
                            Acritopappus subtomentosus, 
Acritopappus diamantinicus, 
Acritopappus longifolius, 
Acritopappus harleyi, 
Acritopappus prunifolius, 
Acritopappus pintoi, 
Acritopappus santosii, 
Acritopappus buiquensis, 
Acritopappus teixeirae, 
Acritopappus connatifolius, 
Acritopappus micropappus, 
Acritopappus catolesensis, 
Acritopappus morii, 
Acritopappus confertus, 
Acritopappus heterolepis, 
Acritopappus irwinii, 
Acritopappus pereirae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,