Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacourinoides
ID:
1305563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) Siniscalchi & Loeuille

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-8: 6 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318017



Common Names

  • Chresta pacourinoides
  • Pacourinoides Chresta
  • Pacourinoides-leaved Chresta


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Description

Chresta pacourinoides (also called Pacourinoides Chresta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open fields and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chresta pacourinoides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chresta pacourinoides are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chresta pacourinoides is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chresta pacourinoides

Chresta pacourinoides is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It can be found in humid, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest.

Chresta pacourinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chresta pacourinoides?

Chresta pacourinoides

What is the family of Chresta pacourinoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chresta pacourinoides?

Pacourinoides Chresta

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.
Carolina Moriani Siniscalchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siniscalchi' in the authors string.