Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chamaedrifolius
ID:
131523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 410 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130852

Common Names

  • Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius
  • Chamaedrifolius Cronquistianthus
  • Cronquistianthus

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium chamaedrifolium Kunth [unknown]

Description

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius (also called chamaedrifolius, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has small white flowers with a single yellow center and a toothed leaf margin. It is native to South America, and it typically grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late winter or early spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best carried out in the spring, as the plants come into growth, although it can also be done in the autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks, the divisions being planted out direct into their permanent positions.

Where to Find Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius can be found in moist and wet forests in Central and South America.

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius?

Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius

What is the common name of Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius?

Chamaedrifolius Cronquistianthus

Where is Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius native to?

South America

Species in the Cronquistianthus genus

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-91740: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.