Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
60091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Houtt.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 291 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059420



Common Names

  • Aculeata Cullumia
  • Cullumia Aculeata
  • Cullumia Aculeata


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Synonyms

  • Basteria aculeata Houtt. [unknown]
  • Berkheya aculeata (Houtt.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Cullumia hispida Less. [unknown]
  • Gorteria hispida L.f. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes aculeatum (Houtt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rohria hispida Thunb. [unknown]
  • Gorteria hispida Linn.f [unknown]
  • Berkheya hispida Willd. [unknown]
  • Cullumia aculeata aculeata [unknown]
  • Cullumia pauciflora DC. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes aculeata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cullumia aculeata (also called Prickly Cullumia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cullumia aculeata is a flowering plant that is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cullumia aculeata var. sublanata (DC.) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cullumia aculeata are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cullumia aculeata is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Cullumia aculeata

Cullumia aculeata can be found in the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Cullumia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cullumia aculeata?

Cullumia aculeata

What is the common name of Cullumia aculeata?

Spiny-fruited Cullumia

What is the natural habitat of Cullumia aculeata?

It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico

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-16509: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.
Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.