Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echegarayi
ID:
68454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. 4: 47. 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067783



Common Names

  • Chuquiraga echegarayi
  • Echegaray's Goldenbush
  • Echegaray's Chuquiraga


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Description

Chuquiraga echegarayi (also called Echegaray's Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a single stem with a rosette of basal leaves and a terminal spike of yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga echegarayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chuquiraga echegarayi is yellow and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga echegarayi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be mulched to help retain moisture. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Chuquiraga echegarayi

Chuquiraga echegarayi can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile.

Chuquiraga echegarayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga echegarayi?

Chuquiraga echegarayi

What is the common name of Chuquiraga echegarayi?

Echegaray's Golden Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chuquiraga echegarayi?

Dry, sandy soils in open pine woods, flatwoods, and scrubby areas

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,

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