Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Steyerm.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1984
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 335 (1984)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131640
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chimantaea acopanensis
- Acopan Tepui Chimantaea
- Acopan Chimantaea
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chimantaea acopanensis (also called Acopan chimantaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Venezuela. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chimantaea acopanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The Chimantaea acopanensis has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chimantaea acopanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in early spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chimantaea acopanensis
                        
                            Chimantaea acopanensis is native to the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela. It can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of the region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chimantaea acopanensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chimantaea acopanensis?
Chimantaea acopanensis
What is the common name of Chimantaea acopanensis?
Acopan chimantaea
What is the natural habitat of Chimantaea acopanensis?
Chimantaea acopanensis is found in dry, rocky, and grassy areas of the Andes Mountains
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chimantaea 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,