Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
73217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seid. & Beaman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 68: 139 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072546



Common Names

  • Cuchumatanea Steyermarkii
  • Steyermark's Cuchumatanea
  • Steyermark's Ironweed


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Description

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Cuchumatanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Guatemala and Honduras. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii has yellow flowers with a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cuchumatanea steyermarkii

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii is found in Guatemala.

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii FAQ

What are the common names of Cuchumatanea steyermarkii?

Common names of Cuchumatanea steyermarkii include Steyermark's Cuchumatanea and Steyermark's Mountain-daisy

What is the growth habit of Cuchumatanea steyermarkii?

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial

What is the native range of Cuchumatanea steyermarkii?

Cuchumatanea steyermarkii is native to Guatemala

Species in the Cuchumatanea 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-29293: Based on the initial data import
John Homer Beaman (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beaman' in the authors string.
Christiane Eva Seidenschnur (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seid.' in the authors string.