Chionolaena costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
90275
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Sida 19(4): 850 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089604
Common Names
- Costa Rican Chionolaena
- Costa Rican Fleabane
- Costa Rican Cottonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionolaena costaricensis (also called 'Costa Rican Chionolaena', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Costa Rica. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena costaricensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chionolaena costaricensis has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena costaricensis is a perennial shrub that is native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Chionolaena costaricensis
Chionolaena costaricensis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Chionolaena costaricensis FAQ
What type of plant is Chionolaena costaricensis?
Chionolaena costaricensis is a perennial herb.
Where does Chionolaena costaricensis grow?
Chionolaena costaricensis grows in Central America.
What are the care requirements for Chionolaena costaricensis?
Chionolaena costaricensis requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45911: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.