Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 182 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003193
Common Names
- Stramineous Chuquiraga
- Straw-colored Chuquiraga
- Stramineous Groundsel
Description
Chuquiraga straminea (also called Stramine Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga straminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chuquiraga straminea is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuquiraga straminea is a low-growing, perennial herb that can reach up to 0.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Chuquiraga straminea
Chuquiraga straminea is native to the Andes and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Chuquiraga straminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga straminea?
Chuquiraga straminea
What family does Chuquiraga straminea belong to?
Asteraceae
Where is Chuquiraga straminea native to?
South America
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,