Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47(2): 119 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071048
Common Names
- Jaramilloa Sanctae-Martae
- St. Martha's Daisy
- St. Martha's Jaramilloa
Description
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae (also called Santa Marta Jaramilloa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has white flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in moist forests and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to create a natural hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow anthers. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering during the summer months.
Where to Find Jaramilloa sanctae-martae
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Jaramilloa sanctae-martae?
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
How often should Jaramilloa sanctae-martae be watered?
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
How can Jaramilloa sanctae-martae be propagated?
Jaramilloa sanctae-martae can be propagated by seed or division.
Species in the Jaramilloa 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,