Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(4): 520 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060013
Common Names
- Chrysocephalum
- Puteale
- Chrysocephalum puteale
Synonyms
- Helichrysum puteale S.Moore [unknown]
- Helipterum adpressum W.Fitzg. [unknown]
Description
Chrysocephalum puteale (also called 'Puteal Chrysocephalum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Ecuador. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocephalum puteale 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
Chrysocephalum puteale 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocephalum puteale is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. 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 Chrysocephalum puteale
Chrysocephalum puteale is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Chrysocephalum puteale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocephalum puteale?
Chrysocephalum puteale
What is the family of Chrysocephalum puteale?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Chrysocephalum puteale?
Dry grasslands
Species in the Chrysocephalum genus
Chrysocephalum apiculatum,
Chrysocephalum semipapposum,
Chrysocephalum vitellinum,
Chrysocephalum baxteri,
Chrysocephalum puteale,
Chrysocephalum adpressum,
Chrysocephalum eremaeum,
Chrysocephalum sericeum,
Chrysocephalum pterochaetum,
Chrysocephalum adpesssum,
Chrysocephalum gilesii,
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,