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Authors:
H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1999
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 89: 16 (1999) (1999)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009090
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Harley's Caatinganthus
- Caatinganthus
- Harley's Star
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Caatinganthus harleyi (also called Caatinganthus harleyi, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can be found in areas with low rainfall.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Caatinganthus harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Caatinganthus harleyi is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Caatinganthus harleyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. The plant can be divided in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Caatinganthus harleyi
                        
                            Caatinganthus harleyi is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, sandy areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Caatinganthus harleyi FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Caatinganthus harleyi?
Caatinganthus harleyi
What is the common name of Caatinganthus harleyi?
Harley's Caatinganthus
What is the growth habit of Caatinganthus harleyi?
It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and multiple branches
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Caatinganthus 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,