Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythractis
ID:
73642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rev. Invest. Agric., Buenos Aires 11: 404. 1958 , in adnot.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072971



Common Names

  • Painted Daisy
  • Painted Belloa
  • Painted Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium erythractis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta erythractis (Wedd.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Merope erythractis Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Belloa erythractis (also called Red Belloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a woody stem. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Belloa erythractis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Belloa erythractis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Belloa erythractis is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Belloa erythractis

Belloa erythractis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Belloa erythractis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Belloa erythractis?

Belloa erythractis

What is the common name of Belloa erythractis?

Red-flowered belloa

Where is Belloa erythractis found?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico

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-29711: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.