Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
135264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 250 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134593



Common Names

  • Keysseria
  • Wollaston's Keysseria
  • Wollaston's Keysseria


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Synonyms

  • Hecatactis wollastonii (S.Moore) Mattf. [unknown]
  • Myriactis wollastonii S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Keysseria wollastonii (also called Wollaston's Keysseria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Keysseria wollastonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Keysseria wollastonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keysseria wollastonii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is most commonly propagated through division or cuttings. To propagate through division, the plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps. Each clump should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. To propagate through cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants. The cuttings should be about 4–6 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist but not wet, and should be monitored for signs of rooting. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Keysseria wollastonii

Keysseria wollastonii is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Keysseria wollastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keysseria wollastonii?

Keysseria wollastonii

What type of plant is Keysseria wollastonii?

Herb

Where is Keysseria wollastonii 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

Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227297-1: Based on the initial data import