Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
70450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 74 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069779



Common Names

  • Calanticaria Brevifolia
  • Short-Leaf Calanticaria
  • Short-Leaf Calantica


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Description

Calanticaria brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Calanticaria, Short-leaved Calanticaria, and Short-leaved Calanticaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanticaria brevifolia is used as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. Its flowers are used to make tea, and its roots are used to treat coughs and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanticaria brevifolia is a yellow-green disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanticaria brevifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Calanticaria brevifolia

Calanticaria brevifolia can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests in Central and Southern Europe.

Calanticaria brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanticaria brevifolia?

Calanticaria brevifolia

What is the common name of Calanticaria brevifolia?

Short-leaved Calanticaria

Where is Calanticaria brevifolia native to?

South Africa

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-2659: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.