Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 6: 5, tab. 3, fig. 1-11 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124288
Common Names
- Chaetanthera chiquianensis
- Chiquian Thistle
- Chiquian Chaetanthera
Description
Chaetanthera chiquianensis (also called Chiquian Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetanthera chiquianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetanthera chiquianensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetanthera chiquianensis is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Chaetanthera chiquianensis
Chaetanthera chiquianensis can be found in Peru.
Chaetanthera chiquianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera chiquianensis?
Chaetanthera chiquianensis
What is the common name of Chaetanthera chiquianensis?
Chiquianensis
What is the family of Chaetanthera chiquianensis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Chaetanthera genus
Chaetanthera perpusilla,
Chaetanthera chilensis,
Chaetanthera moenchioides,
Chaetanthera kalinae,
Chaetanthera renifolia,
Chaetanthera brachylepis,
Chaetanthera dioica,
Chaetanthera serrata,
Chaetanthera euphrasioides,
Chaetanthera ciliata,
Chaetanthera splendens,
Chaetanthera minuta,
Chaetanthera boliviensis,
Chaetanthera valdiviana,
Chaetanthera australis,
Chaetanthera incana,
Chaetanthera flabellifolia,
Chaetanthera peruviana,
Chaetanthera cochlearifolia,
Chaetanthera flabellata,
Chaetanthera albiflora,
Chaetanthera lanata,
Chaetanthera spathulifolia,
Chaetanthera acerosa,
Chaetanthera linearis,
Chaetanthera leptocephala,
Chaetanthera chiquianensis,
Chaetanthera glandulosa,
Chaetanthera glabrata,
Chaetanthera limbata,
Chaetanthera tenella,
Chaetanthera villosa,
Chaetanthera elegans,
Chaetanthera microphylla,
Chaetanthera taltalensis,
Chaetanthera depauperata,
Chaetanthera frayjorgensis,
Chaetanthera pubescens,
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,