Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
quetamensis
ID:
17346

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Vélez-Nauer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Colombia 13: 32 (1990).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016675



Common Names

  • Quetam Steiractinia
  • Steiractinia quetamensis
  • Quetam's Steiractinia


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Description

Steiractinia quetamensis (also called Quetame star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Steiractinia quetamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, liver diseases, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Steiractinia quetamensis has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steiractinia quetamensis is a small, slow-growing succulent plant that is best propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be planted in a sunny location. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Steiractinia quetamensis

Steiractinia quetamensis can be found in the Canary Islands, specifically in the island of La Palma.

Steiractinia quetamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steiractinia quetamensis?

Steiractinia quetamensis

What type of plant is Steiractinia quetamensis?

A flowering plant

Where is Steiractinia quetamensis found?

It is found in the Canary Islands

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-116131: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Cristina Vélez-Nauer (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vélez-Nauer' in the authors string.