Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chiriquensis
ID:
4502

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 245 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003831



Common Names

  • Chiriqui Neomirandea
  • Chiriqui Mirandea
  • Chiriqui False Sunflower


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Description

Neomirandea chiriquensis (also called Chiriqui Mirandea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Chiriquí Province of Panama. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in wet montane forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neomirandea chiriquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of moths.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neomirandea chiriquensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomirandea chiriquensis is a perennial plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Neomirandea chiriquensis

Neomirandea chiriquensis is native to Central America, including parts of Panama and Costa Rica.

Neomirandea chiriquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomirandea chiriquensis?

Neomirandea chiriquensis

What is the common name of Neomirandea chiriquensis?

Chiriqui Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Neomirandea chiriquensis?

Tropical moist forests

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:168879-2: Based on the initial data import