Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carrissoi
ID:
56976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wech.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 112 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056305



Common Names

  • Carrissoi Bothriocline
  • Bothriocline
  • Carrissoi


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Description

Bothriocline carrissoi (also called Carrisso's Bothriocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Bolivia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline carrissoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline carrissoi is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline carrissoi is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Bothriocline carrissoi

Bothriocline carrissoi can be found in the dry shrublands of the Canary Islands.

Bothriocline carrissoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline carrissoi?

Bothriocline carrissoi

What is the family of Bothriocline carrissoi?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline carrissoi?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

What is the flowering period of Bothriocline carrissoi?

Spring to early summer

What is the distribution of Bothriocline carrissoi?

Southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-154961: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.