Chuquiraga ulicina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulicina
ID:
12815
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 110 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012144
Common Names
- Chuquiraga ulicina
- Ulicina Broom-rape
- Ulicina Broomrape
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Chuquiraga ulicina (also called 'Chuquiraga', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Chuquiraga ulicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chuquiraga ulicina sub. ulicinaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chuquiraga ulicina is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Chuquiraga ulicina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Chuquiraga ulicina
Chuquiraga ulicina can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Chuquiraga ulicina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga ulicina?
Chuquiraga ulicina
What is the common name of Chuquiraga ulicina?
Ulicina Cudweed
Where is Chuquiraga ulicina found?
It is found in Chile and Argentina.
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,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194400-1: Based on the initial data import