Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caucanum
ID:
135681

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

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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.

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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 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-95773: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.