Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
50950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050279



Common Names

  • Chuquiraga oppositifolia
  • Chuquiragua
  • Chuquiragua de prado


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Description

Chuquiraga oppositifolia (also called Oppositeleaf Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the deserts of North America and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chuquiraga oppositifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga oppositifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chuquiraga oppositifolia

Chuquiraga oppositifolia is native to the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Chuquiraga oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga oppositifolia?

Chuquiraga oppositifolia

What is the family of Chuquiraga oppositifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Chuquiraga oppositifolia?

South America

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194374-1: Based on the initial data import