Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
erinacea
ID:
40172

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. (1832) 392. (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039501



Common Names

  • Chuquiraga erinacea
  • Erinacea Chuquiraga
  • Erinacea Wooly Chuquiraga


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Description

Chuquiraga erinacea (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Andes. It has spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga erinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chuquiraga erinacea sub. erinacea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chuquiraga erinacea is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga erinacea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in the spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chuquiraga erinacea

Chuquiraga erinacea is native to the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 3,000-4,500 m.

Chuquiraga erinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga erinacea?

Chuquiraga erinacea

What is the common name of Chuquiraga erinacea?

Heath-leaved Chuquiraga

What is the family of Chuquiraga erinacea?

Asteraceae

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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