Ichthyothere cunabi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunabi
ID:
94583
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
in Buchner, Repert. Pharm. 35: 195. 1830
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093912
Common Names
- Ichthyothere
- Cunabi
- Bristly Fireweed
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Ichthyothere cunabi (also called Cunabi Ichthyothere, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall, and has yellow flower heads. It is native to the mountains of South America, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere cunabi has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere cunabi has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Ichthyothere cunabi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ichthyothere cunabi
Ichthyothere cunabi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Ichthyothere cunabi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere cunabi?
Ichthyothere cunabi
What type of plant is Ichthyothere cunabi?
Perennial herb
Where does Ichthyothere cunabi grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Ichthyothere genus
Ichthyothere latifolia, Ichthyothere perfoliata, Ichthyothere macdanielii, Ichthyothere hirsuta, Ichthyothere petiolata, Ichthyothere mollis, Ichthyothere scandens, Ichthyothere integrifolia, Ichthyothere grandifolia, Ichthyothere connata, Ichthyothere terminalis, Ichthyothere linearis, Ichthyothere rufa, Ichthyothere suffruticosa, Ichthyothere palustris, Ichthyothere garcia-barrigae, Ichthyothere granvillei, Ichthyothere elliptica, Ichthyothere peruviana, Ichthyothere cordata, Ichthyothere davidsei, Ichthyothere cunabi, Ichthyothere matogrossensis, Ichthyothere ternifolia, Ichthyothere pastazensis, Ichthyothere woodii,
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
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225655-1: Based on the initial data import