Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
37979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tovar

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. Javier Prado, Ser. B, Bot. 1952

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037308



Common Names

  • Weberbauer's Chuquiraga
  • Chuquiraga Weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's Chuquiraga


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Description

Chuquiraga weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Chuquiraga, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chuquiraga weberbaueri is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga weberbaueri is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chuquiraga weberbaueri

Chuquiraga weberbaueri can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Chuquiraga weberbaueri FAQ

What are the common names of Chuquiraga weberbaueri?

Chuquiraga weberbaueri is commonly known as the White-flowered Chuquiraga.

What is the natural habitat of Chuquiraga weberbaueri?

Chuquiraga weberbaueri is native to the Andes mountains of South America.

What is the growth habit of Chuquiraga weberbaueri?

Chuquiraga weberbaueri is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas.

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-136081: Based on the initial data import
Oscar Tovar (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tovar' in the authors string.