Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6(1): 41. 1901 [1901-05 publ. Jan 1901]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066961
Common Names
- Clustered Quelchia
- Clustered Everlasting
- Clustered Paper-daisy
Description
Quelchia conferta (also called Clustered Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Quelchia conferta is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quelchia conferta has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quelchia conferta is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Quelchia conferta
Quelchia conferta is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Quelchia conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quelchia conferta?
Quelchia conferta
What is the family of Quelchia conferta?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Quelchia conferta?
Clustered quelchia
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,