Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exsucca
ID:
76118

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 85 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075447



Common Names

  • Chresta
  • Exsucca
  • Silver Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia exsucca Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Eremanthus labordeii Glaz. [unknown]
  • Eremanthus exsuccus Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia exsucca Mart. ex Baker [deprecated]
  • Eremanthus imbricatus G.M.Barroso [unknown]

Description

Chresta exsucca (also called Chresta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chresta exsucca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chresta exsucca are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chresta exsucca is a perennial herb that is propagated from seeds or cuttings. It can be cultivated in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Chresta exsucca

Chresta exsucca is native to South America and can be found in moist, disturbed habitats.

Chresta exsucca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chresta exsucca?

Chresta exsucca

What is the common name of Chresta exsucca?

Exsuccous Chresta

What is the habitat of Chresta exsucca?

It is found in dry, open habitats in the Andes Mountains of South 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