Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 381 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123044
Common Names
- Cuatrecasas' Condylidium
- Cuatrecasas' False Daisy
- Cuatrecasas' Daisy
Description
Condylidium cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Condylidium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It has finely divided, grey-green leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Condylidium cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Condylidium cuatrecasasii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Condylidium cuatrecasasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Condylidium cuatrecasasii
Condylidium cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Condylidium cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Condylidium cuatrecasasii?
Condylidium cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Condylidium cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasas' Condylidium
What is the natural habitat of Condylidium cuatrecasasii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Condylidium genus
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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,