Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chimborazensis
ID:
116425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 17(65): 211 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115754



Common Names

  • Chimborazo Joseanthus
  • Joseanthus Chimborazensis
  • Chimborazo


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia chimborazensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Vernonia crassilanata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Joseanthus crassilanatus (Cuatrec.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia neogleasoniana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Joseanthus chimborazensis (also called Chimborazo Joseanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Ecuador. It has large, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Joseanthus chimborazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Joseanthus chimborazensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Joseanthus chimborazensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Joseanthus chimborazensis

Joseanthus chimborazensis can be found in the mountains of Ecuador, particularly in the Chimborazo region.

Joseanthus chimborazensis FAQ

What are the common names of Joseanthus chimborazensis?

Common names of Joseanthus chimborazensis include Chimborazo daisy and Chimborazo fleabane.

What is the natural habitat of Joseanthus chimborazensis?

Joseanthus chimborazensis is native to the Andes region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Joseanthus chimborazensis?

Joseanthus chimborazensis is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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-77190: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.