Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curumbensis
ID:
26342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Philipson) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 91 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025671



Common Names

  • Chresta
  • Chresta Curumbensis
  • Curumbensis Chresta


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Synonyms

  • Glaziovianthus curumbensis (Philipson) MacLeish [unknown]
  • Eremanthus curumbensis Philipson [unknown]
  • Glaziovianthus purpureus G.M.Barroso [unknown]

Description

Chresta curumbensis (also called Curumba, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and is evergreen. It grows in dry, rocky areas and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chresta curumbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chresta curumbensis has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chresta curumbensis is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Chresta curumbensis

Chresta curumbensis can be found in Colombia, in the departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca.

Chresta curumbensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chresta curumbensis?

Chresta curumbensis

What type of plant is Chresta curumbensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Chresta curumbensis found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America.

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-124802: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.