Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Díaz & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 19: 248 fig (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135010
Common Names
- Caucanum
- Caucasian Hawkweed
- Caucasian Mouse-ear
Synonyms
- Aequatorium caucanum caucanum [unknown]
Description
Aequatorium caucanum (also called Cauca Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium caucanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aequatorium caucanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with alternate, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium caucanum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Aequatorium caucanum
Aequatorium caucanum is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and along roadsides.
Aequatorium caucanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium caucanum?
Aequatorium caucanum
What is the common name of Aequatorium caucanum?
Caucasian Aequatorium
What is the natural habitat of Aequatorium caucanum?
Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
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,