Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Less.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1832
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 267 (1832)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004111
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chilean Blennosperma
- Chilean Blennosperma
- Chilean Blennosperma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Soliva radiata Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]
- Apalus anthemifolius DC. [unknown]
- Unxia anthemifolia Bertero ex Colla [unknown]
- Soliva radiata Poepp. ex Less. [deprecated]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Blennosperma chilense (also called Chilean blennosperma, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has a single, branching stem and bright yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Blennosperma chilense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Blennosperma chilense is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Blennosperma chilense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Blennosperma chilense
                        
                            Blennosperma chilense is native to Chile and can be found in dry, rocky areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Blennosperma chilense FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Blennosperma chilense?
Blennosperma chilense
What type of plant is Blennosperma chilense?
It is an annual herb
Where is Blennosperma chilense found?
It is found in Chile
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Blennosperma genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,