Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
60662

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87(2): 83 (-84; fig. 1) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059991



Common Names

  • Hatschbachii Chresta
  • Hatschbachii's Chresta
  • Chresta Hatschbachii


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Description

Chresta hatschbachii (also called 'Hatschbach's Chresta', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with white flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Chresta hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chresta hatschbachii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a hairy stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chresta hatschbachii is a perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Chresta hatschbachii

Chresta hatschbachii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Chresta hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chresta hatschbachii?

Chresta hatschbachii

What is the family of Chresta hatschbachii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Chresta hatschbachii?

Dry grasslands

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