Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
84814

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don ex Loudon

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Encycl. Pl. , new ed.: 1446 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084143



Common Names

  • Chilean Plectocephalus
  • Plectocephalus Chilensis
  • Chilean Plectocephalus


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea chilensis Bertero ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Centaurea chilensis Bertero ex W.Bull [unknown]
  • Centaurea australis Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea chilensis chilensis [unknown]
  • Centaurea chilensis breviloba DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea chilensis stenolepis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Plectocephalus chilensis (also called Chilean Plectocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Chile. It grows in disturbed areas and has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Plectocephalus chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectocephalus chilensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectocephalus chilensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plectocephalus chilensis

Plectocephalus chilensis is native to Chile and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and sagebrush.

Plectocephalus chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectocephalus chilensis?

Plectocephalus chilensis

What is the natural habitat of Plectocephalus chilensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Plectocephalus chilensis?

Late spring to early summer

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loudon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238715-1: Based on the initial data import