Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cardenasii
ID:
90264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 106(4): 783 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089593



Common Names

  • Quechualia Cardenasii
  • Cardenas' Quechualia
  • Cardenas' Mountain-parsley


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia cardenasii H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Quechualia cardenasii (also called 'Cardenas' Quechualia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Quechualia cardenasii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quechualia cardenasii has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quechualia cardenasii is a perennial shrub that is native to the Andes region of South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Quechualia cardenasii

Quechualia cardenasii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Quechualia cardenasii FAQ

What type of plant is Quechualia cardenasii?

Quechualia cardenasii is a perennial herb.

Where does Quechualia cardenasii grow?

Quechualia cardenasii grows in the Andes Mountains of South America.

What are the care requirements for Quechualia cardenasii?

Quechualia cardenasii requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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-4590: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.