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
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.
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
What is the scientific name of Quelchia bracteata?
Quelchia bracteata
What is the common name of Quelchia bracteata?
Bracted Quelchia
What type of plant is Quelchia bracteata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Quelchia genus
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,