Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachanoi
ID:
129396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 260 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128725



Common Names

  • Kaunia pachanoi
  • San Pedro Cactus
  • Peruvian Torch Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pachanoi B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Kaunia pachanoi (also called Pachano's Kaunia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes in Peru. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kaunia pachanoi is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaunia pachanoi has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaunia pachanoi can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Kaunia pachanoi

Kaunia pachanoi is native to the highlands of Peru and Ecuador.

Kaunia pachanoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaunia pachanoi?

Kaunia pachanoi

What type of plant is Kaunia pachanoi?

Kaunia pachanoi is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Kaunia pachanoi?

Kaunia pachanoi is native to South America

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-89693: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.