Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoprasiifolia
ID:
28448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassl.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 276 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027777



Common Names

  • Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia
  • Pseudoprasiifolia Chacoa
  • Chacoa of Pseudoprasiifolia


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pseudoprasiifolium Hassl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium fiebrigii Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia (also called False Prasium Chacoa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a serrated margin and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia has yellow flowers with four petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Sow the seeds in a cold frame and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia can be found in the Chaco region of Bolivia and Paraguay.

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia?

Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia

What type of plant is Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Chacoa pseudoprasiifolia native to?

It is native to South America

Species in the Chacoa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12685: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.