Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cacalioides
ID:
27878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 219 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027207



Common Names

  • Aristeguietia Cacalioides
  • Cacalioides Aristeguietia
  • Cacalioides Guayana


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Description

Aristeguietia cacalioides (also called 'Cacalia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny and dry habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aristeguietia cacalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristeguietia cacalioides has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristeguietia cacalioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Aristeguietia cacalioides

Aristeguietia cacalioides is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Aristeguietia cacalioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristeguietia cacalioides?

Aristeguietia cacalioides

What is the common name of Aristeguietia cacalioides?

Cacalioides Aristeguietia

What is the natural habitat of Aristeguietia cacalioides?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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-126296: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.