Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littlei
ID:
60774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aristeg.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 54 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060103



Common Names

  • Little's Carramboa
  • Little's Daisy
  • Little's Aster


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia littlei Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Carramboa littlei (also called Little's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Carramboa littlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carramboa littlei has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carramboa littlei is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carramboa littlei

Carramboa littlei is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Carramboa littlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carramboa littlei?

Carramboa littlei

What is the common name of Carramboa littlei?

Little's Carramboa

What is the natural habitat of Carramboa littlei?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-17164: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.