Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiquitensis
ID:
118596

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 458 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117925



Common Names

  • Praxelis chiquitensis
  • Chiquitania Praxelis
  • Chiquitania Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium chiquitense B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium porophylloides B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Chromolaena porophylloides (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Praxelis chiquitensis (also called Chiquitano Praxelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Bolivia and is found in moist, tropical forests. It is a shrub with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Praxelis chiquitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Praxelis chiquitensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Praxelis chiquitensis is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Praxelis chiquitensis

Praxelis chiquitensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Praxelis chiquitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Praxelis chiquitensis?

Praxelis chiquitensis

What type of plant is Praxelis chiquitensis?

Herb

Where is Praxelis chiquitensis 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-79273: 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.