Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
espeletoidea
ID:
75600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 433 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074929



Common Names

  • Espeletoidea Chimantaea
  • Chimantaea Cactus
  • Cactus Espeletoidea


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Description

Chimantaea espeletoidea (also called Chimantaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem. It is native to the Caribbean and South America, and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chimantaea espeletoidea is a flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimantaea espeletoidea is yellow and daisy-like, with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and dark. The seedlings are thin and fragile with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimantaea espeletoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in borders or rock gardens and should be divided every two to three years.

Where to Find Chimantaea espeletoidea

Chimantaea espeletoidea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Chimantaea espeletoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimantaea espeletoidea?

Chimantaea espeletoidea

What is the common name of Chimantaea espeletoidea?

Espeletoidea Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chimantaea espeletoidea?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-31636: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.