Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
keidelii
ID:
71975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 172, fig. 1 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071304



Common Names

  • Chiliotrichiopsis Keidelii
  • Keidel's False Daisy
  • Keidel False Daisy


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Description

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii (also called 'Keidel's Chiliotrichiopsis' and 'Keidel's Chiliotrichum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Costa Rica. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii is a perennial that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii can be found in the mountains of Peru.

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii?

Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii

What is the natural habitat of Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Chiliotrichiopsis keidelii?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

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-28078: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.