Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 161 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071357
Common Names
- Bartlettina karwinskiana
- Karwinskiana Bartlettina
- Bartlettina Plant
Synonyms
- Neobartlettia karwinskiana (DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium karwinskianum DC. [unknown]
Description
Bartlettina karwinskiana (also called 'Karwinski's Bartlettina', 'Karwinski's Bartlettina-flower', 'Karwinski's Bartlettina-daisy', 'Karwinski's Bartlettina-star' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 3,000–4,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Bartlettina karwinskiana is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bartlettina karwinskiana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bartlettina karwinskiana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Bartlettina karwinskiana
Bartlettina karwinskiana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and scrublands.
Bartlettina karwinskiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bartlettina karwinskiana?
Bartlettina karwinskiana
What is the natural habitat of Bartlettina karwinskiana?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
What is the size of Bartlettina karwinskiana?
It is a small plant, usually reaching up to 10 cm in height.
Species in the Bartlettina genus
Bartlettina hintonii,
Bartlettina liesneri,
Bartlettina pansamalensis,
Bartlettina cronquistii,
Bartlettina ehrenbergii,
Bartlettina tamaulipana,
Bartlettina macdougallii,
Bartlettina prionophylla,
Bartlettina williamsii,
Bartlettina oresbioides,
Bartlettina macromeris,
Bartlettina tenorae,
Bartlettina platyphylla,
Bartlettina calderonii,
Bartlettina lanicaulis,
Bartlettina tuerckheimii,
Bartlettina constipatiflora,
Bartlettina silvicola,
Bartlettina xalapana,
Bartlettina hemisphaerica,
Bartlettina chiriquensis,
Bartlettina sordida,
Bartlettina karwinskiana,
Bartlettina breedlovei,
Bartlettina hylobia,
Bartlettina perezioides,
Bartlettina paezensis,
Bartlettina cleefii,
Bartlettina hastifera,
Bartlettina oresbia,
Bartlettina pinabetensis,
Bartlettina montigena,
Bartlettina campii,
Bartlettina brevipetiolata,
Bartlettina luxii,
Bartlettina ornata,
Bartlettina guatemalensis,
Bartlettina maxonii,
Bartlettina tamaulipanum,
Bartlettina juxtlahuaca,
Bartlettina serboana,
Bartlettina yaharana,
Bartlettina solavegana,
Bartlettina textitlana,
Bartlettina conspicua,
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,