Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
73031

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 144.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072360



Common Names

  • Chaetanthera peruviana
  • Peruvian Daisy
  • Peruvian Fleabane


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Description

Chaetanthera peruviana (also called Peruvian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm in height. It has white and purple flowers and is native to South America. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera peruviana is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera peruviana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera peruviana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil, and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chaetanthera peruviana

Chaetanthera peruviana is native to Peru and Ecuador.

Chaetanthera peruviana FAQ

What is the common name of Chaetanthera peruviana?

Peruvian Feather Grass

What are the uses of Chaetanthera peruviana?

It is used as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera peruviana?

Chaetanthera peruviana

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-29110: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.