Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
136976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Chung

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Revis. Barnadesia 53. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136305

Common Names

  • Barnadesia aculeata
  • Spiny Barnadesia
  • Spiny Barnadesia-plant

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Description

Barnadesia aculeata (also called Aculeate Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barnadesia aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barnadesia aculeata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barnadesia aculeata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Barnadesia aculeata

Barnadesia aculeata is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in montane forests.

Barnadesia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barnadesia aculeata?

Barnadesia aculeata

What is the common name of Barnadesia aculeata?

Spiny Barnadesia

What is the natural habitat of Barnadesia aculeata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-97020: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
In Cho Chung (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Chung' in the authors string.