Chionolaena jeffreyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jeffreyi
ID:
138287
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 121 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137616
Common Names
- Jeffrey's chionolaena
- Jeffrey's silverbush
- Silverbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionolaena jeffreyi (also called 'Jeffrey's Chionolaena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena jeffreyi has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionolaena jeffreyi is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a yellow flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena jeffreyi is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Chionolaena jeffreyi
Chionolaena jeffreyi is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Chionolaena jeffreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionolaena jeffreyi?
Chionolaena jeffreyi
What is the common name of Chionolaena jeffreyi?
Jeffrey's Snow-in-summer
What is the family of Chionolaena jeffreyi?
Asteraceae
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-98293: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.