Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rosulata
ID:
128105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaspar

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 12: 170, fig. 4 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127434



Common Names

  • Chuquiraga rosulata
  • Rosulate Chuquiraga
  • Rosulate Paperflower


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Description

Chuquiraga rosulata (also called Rosulate Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has a woody stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is topped with small white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and sagebrush flats.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga rosulata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chuquiraga rosulata has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga rosulata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Chuquiraga rosulata

Chuquiraga rosulata can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Chuquiraga rosulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga rosulata?

Chuquiraga rosulata

What is the common name of Chuquiraga rosulata?

Rosy Chuquiraga

What is the habitat of Chuquiraga rosulata?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

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-88435: Based on the initial data import
Frida C. Gaspar (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaspar' in the authors string.