Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
83387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roque

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(3): 341 (-342; fig. 1A-G; (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082716



Common Names

  • Richterago
  • Caulescens
  • Climbing Daisy


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Description

Richterago caulescens (also called Caulescent Richterago, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands, and has a woody stem and small, yellow-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Richterago caulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Richterago caulescens has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richterago caulescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Richterago caulescens

Richterago caulescens is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Richterago caulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richterago caulescens?

Richterago caulescens

What is the common name of Richterago caulescens?

Climbing Ageratum

What is the natural habitat of Richterago caulescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-39219: Based on the initial data import
Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.