Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vicuniensis
ID:
26791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klingenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 157: 146 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026120



Common Names

  • Haplopappus vicuniensis
  • Vicuna Haplopappus
  • Woolly Daisy


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Description

Haplopappus vicuniensis (also called 'Chilean Daisy', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Haplopappus vicuniensis is a plant native to South America and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplopappus vicuniensis has yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets and a center of disc florets. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplopappus vicuniensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Haplopappus vicuniensis

Haplopappus vicuniensis can be found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Haplopappus vicuniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplopappus vicuniensis?

Haplopappus vicuniensis

What is the common name of Haplopappus vicuniensis?

Vicuna daisy

What is the natural habitat of Haplopappus vicuniensis?

It is found in dry, rocky places, especially in the Andes Mountains.

Species in the Haplopappus genus

Haplopappus hookerianus, Haplopappus platylepis, Haplopappus remyanus, Haplopappus paucidentatus, Haplopappus angustifolius, Haplopappus valparadisiacus, Haplopappus cerberoanus, Haplopappus racemiger, Haplopappus pedunculosus, Haplopappus philippii, Haplopappus macrocephalus, Haplopappus vicuniensis, Haplopappus phyllophorus, Haplopappus diplopappus, Haplopappus integerrimus, Haplopappus donianus, Haplopappus rigidus, Haplopappus pinnatifidus, Haplopappus linifolius, Haplopappus mucronatus, Haplopappus retinervius, Haplopappus rengifoanus, Haplopappus chrysanthemifolius, Haplopappus struthionum, Haplopappus mendocinus, Haplopappus albicans, Haplopappus humilis, Haplopappus nahuelbutae, Haplopappus baylahuen, Haplopappus marginalis, Haplopappus graveolens, Haplopappus ischnos, Haplopappus multifolius, Haplopappus pristiphyllus, Haplopappus ochagavianus, Haplopappus bezanillanus, Haplopappus deserticola, Haplopappus anthylloides, Haplopappus coquimbensis, Haplopappus rotundifolius, Haplopappus uncinatus, Haplopappus parvifolius, Haplopappus fremonti, Haplopappus pinea, Haplopappus kingi, Haplopappus serrulatus, Haplopappus ferreyrae, Haplopappus pulchellus, Haplopappus decurrens, Haplopappus reicheanus,

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,