Chuquiraga atacamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
36845
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 141 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036174
Common Names
- Atacama Chuquiraga
- Chuquiraga atacamensis
- Atacama Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chuquiraga atacamensis (also called Atacama chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga atacamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chuquiraga atacamensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga atacamensis is a perennial herb that is native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Chuquiraga atacamensis
Chuquiraga atacamensis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Chuquiraga atacamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga atacamensis?
Chuquiraga atacamensis
What is the common name of Chuquiraga atacamensis?
Atacama chuquiraga
What type of plant is Chuquiraga atacamensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family
Species in the Chuquiraga genus
Chuquiraga arcuata, Chuquiraga straminea, Chuquiraga johnstonii, Chuquiraga ulicina, Chuquiraga jussieui, Chuquiraga raimondiana, Chuquiraga kuschelii, Chuquiraga ruscifolia, Chuquiraga avellanedae, Chuquiraga calchaquina, Chuquiraga atacamensis, Chuquiraga weberbaueri, Chuquiraga erinacea, Chuquiraga oppositifolia, Chuquiraga longiflora, Chuquiraga oblongifolia, Chuquiraga echegarayi, Chuquiraga acanthophylla, Chuquiraga parviflora, Chuquiraga spinosa, Chuquiraga morenonis, Chuquiraga oppositifolia, Chuquiraga aurea, Chuquiraga arcuata, Chuquiraga rosulata, Chuquiraga doniana, Chuquiraga kuscheli, Chuquiraga spinosa,
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-134982: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.