Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon & Sagást.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(2): 156. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131705
Common Names
- Sanchezii Caxamarca
- Caxamarca Sanchezii
- Sanchezii Sunflower
Description
Caxamarca sanchezii (also called Sanchez's Caxamarca, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caxamarca sanchezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caxamarca sanchezii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caxamarca sanchezii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Caxamarca sanchezii
Caxamarca sanchezii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Peru, where it is found in the departments of Ancash, Cajamarca, and La Libertad.
Caxamarca sanchezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caxamarca sanchezii?
Caxamarca sanchezii
What is the common name of Caxamarca sanchezii?
Sanchez's Caxamarca
What is the natural habitat of Caxamarca sanchezii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Caxamarca 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,