Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
131689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 435 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131018



Common Names

  • Quelchia
  • Quelchia Bracteata
  • Bracteata Quelchia


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Description

Quelchia bracteata (also called White-veined Quelchia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white-veined, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Quelchia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a salad green. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quelchia bracteata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quelchia bracteata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist soil or sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Quelchia bracteata

Quelchia bracteata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Quelchia bracteata FAQ

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Asteraceae

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-919: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.