Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
puteale
ID:
60684

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


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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.

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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 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-17075: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.