Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
21035

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom, H.Rob. & A.Granda

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 430 (-434; fig. 1) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020364



Common Names

  • Chiliotrichiopsis
  • Peruviana
  • Chiliotrichiopsis Peruviana


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Description

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana (also called Peruvian Chiliotrichiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Peru. It has small, white flowers and small, dark green leaves. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas that can help with digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru.

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana?

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana

What is the common name of Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana?

Peruvian Chiliotrichiopsis

What is the natural habitat of Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana?

Chiliotrichiopsis peruviana is native to Peru and is found in dry and wet forests at elevations of 800-3000 meters.

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-11969: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Arturo Granda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Granda' in the authors string.