Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
concinna
ID:
75697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Anderb. & S.E.Freire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46(1): 40. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075026



Common Names

  • Concinna Daisy
  • Chionolaena Daisy
  • Chionolaena Daisy Bush


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Description

Chionolaena concinna (also called 'Concinnous Chionolaena', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall, with a woody stem and yellow flowers. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its fruits are small, globose capsules. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chionolaena concinna is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionolaena concinna has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionolaena concinna can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Chionolaena concinna

Chionolaena concinna can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chionolaena concinna FAQ

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Concinnous Chionolaena

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Asteraceae

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-31730: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.