Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phyliciformis
ID:
40947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17(83): 57 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040276



Common Names

  • Parastrephia phyliciformis
  • Phyliciformis Parastrephia
  • Phyliciformis Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Parastrephia ericoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Baccharis phyliciformis Meyen [unknown]
  • Vernonia phyliciformis Walp. [unknown]
  • Dolichogyne rupestris Wedd. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum phyliciforme Hieron. [unknown]
  • Lanugothamnus phylicifolius (DC.) Deble [unknown]

Description

Parastrephia phyliciformis (also called 'Mountain everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parastrephia phyliciformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parastrephia phyliciformis has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parastrephia phyliciformis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Parastrephia phyliciformis

Parastrephia phyliciformis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in the wild in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

Parastrephia phyliciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parastrephia phyliciformis?

Parastrephia phyliciformis

What are the common names of Parastrephia phyliciformis?

Chilean everlasting, Chilean helichrysum

What is the natural habitat of Parastrephia phyliciformis?

It 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

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183031-2: Based on the initial data import