Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
andinum
ID:
35512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 19: 193. 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034841

Common Names

  • Chiliophyllum andinum
  • Andean Chiliophyllum
  • Andean Chiliophyllum Plant

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Description

Chiliophyllum andinum (also called 'Andean Chiliophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. It grows in moist, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliophyllum andinum is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiliophyllum andinum is a small white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliophyllum andinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water during dry periods and to fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Chiliophyllum andinum

Chiliophyllum andinum is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Chiliophyllum andinum FAQ

What are the common names of Chiliophyllum andinum?

Common names of Chiliophyllum andinum include Andean Chiliophyllum and Andean Pepperleaf

What is the growth habit of Chiliophyllum andinum?

Chiliophyllum andinum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide

What is the soil requirement of Chiliophyllum andinum?

Chiliophyllum andinum prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Species in the Chiliophyllum 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,

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