Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 397 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086651
Common Names
- Bushy Chionolaena
- Small-leaved Chionolaena
- Arborescent Chionolaena
Synonyms
- Chionolaena arbuscula arbuscula [unknown]
- Chionolaena arbuscula hololeuca Glaz. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium haplostephioides Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Chionolaena arbuscula (also called 'Tree Snow-on-the-Mountain', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena arbuscula is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright orange flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chionolaena arbuscula has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena arbuscula is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chionolaena arbuscula
Chionolaena arbuscula is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Chionolaena arbuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionolaena arbuscula?
Chionolaena arbuscula
What is the natural habitat of Chionolaena arbuscula?
Chionolaena arbuscula is found in the mountains of Mexico.
What is the flowering period of Chionolaena arbuscula?
Chionolaena arbuscula typically flowers from April to June.
Species in the Chionolaena genus
Chionolaena isabellae,
Chionolaena capitata,
Chionolaena lavandulifolia,
Chionolaena chrysocoma,
Chionolaena macdonaldii,
Chionolaena durangensis,
Chionolaena phylicoides,
Chionolaena cryptocephala,
Chionolaena lychnophorioides,
Chionolaena concinna,
Chionolaena phylicoides,
Chionolaena arbuscula,
Chionolaena costaricensis,
Chionolaena salicifolia,
Chionolaena latifolia,
Chionolaena columbiana,
Chionolaena mexicana,
Chionolaena chrysocoma,
Chionolaena wittigiana,
Chionolaena jeffreyi,
Chionolaena adpressifolia,
Chionolaena campestris,
Chionolaena canastrensis,
Chionolaena juniperina,
Chionolaena barclayae,
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,