Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
129403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 319 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128732



Common Names

  • Unxia suffruticosa
  • Dwarf Unxia
  • Sticky Unxia


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Synonyms

  • Polymnia stenocarpha S.F.Blake in Gleason [unknown]
  • Trichocline angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
  • Melampodium suffruticosum Baker [unknown]
  • Unxia kubitzkii H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Smallanthus suffruticosus (Baker) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Polymnia suffruticosa (Baker) V.M.Badillo [unknown]

Description

Unxia suffruticosa (also called Unxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in the Andes Mountains and other mountainous regions of the continent.

Uses & Benefits

Unxia suffruticosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Unxia suffruticosa has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have short stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Unxia suffruticosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Unxia suffruticosa

Unxia suffruticosa is native to the Canary Islands.

Unxia suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Unxia suffruticosa?

Unxia suffruticosa

What type of plant is Unxia suffruticosa?

Unxia suffruticosa is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Unxia suffruticosa?

Unxia suffruticosa is native to South America

Species in the Unxia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-897: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.