Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Koyama
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 35: 54 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064763
Common Names
- Spiny Camchaya
- Spiny Daisy
- Spiny-Headed Daisy
Description
Camchaya spinulifera (also called Spiny Camchaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Camchaya spinulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin and respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camchaya spinulifera has yellow flowers with a white centre, small, black seeds and seedlings with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camchaya spinulifera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Camchaya spinulifera
Camchaya spinulifera is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Camchaya spinulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camchaya spinulifera?
Camchaya spinulifera
What is the family of Camchaya spinulifera?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Camchaya spinulifera?
Spiny Camchaya
Species in the Camchaya 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,