Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(1): 464 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092692
Common Names
- Ignurbia constanzae
- Constanza's Ignurbia
- Ignurbia
Synonyms
- Senecio constanzae Urb. [unknown]
Description
Ignurbia constanzae (also called Constanza's ignurbia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. The leaves are elliptic to ovate and dark green in color. It is found in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of 0-1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Ignurbia constanzae has been used as a source of food and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ignurbia constanzae is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ignurbia constanzae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require stratification before sowing.
Where to Find Ignurbia constanzae
Ignurbia constanzae is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ignurbia constanzae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ignurbia constanzae?
Ignurbia constanzae
What is the common name of Ignurbia constanzae?
Constanza's Ignurbia
What is the natural habitat of Ignurbia constanzae?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Ignurbia genus
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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,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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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,