Urmenetea atacamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
124095
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. 26, t. 27 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123424
Common Names
- Urmenetea atacamensis
- Urmenetea Atacamensis
- Urmenetea Atacamensis
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- Onoseris atacamensis (Phil.) Hoffmann [deprecated]
- Onoseris atacamensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Urmenetea atacamensis (also called 'Atacama Urmenetea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Chile and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a simple stem and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Urmenetea atacamensis has a variety of uses, including ornamental, medicinal, and food purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urmenetea atacamensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urmenetea atacamensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be divided in the spring. Pruning in late summer will help promote new growth.
Where to Find Urmenetea atacamensis
Urmenetea atacamensis is native to the Atacama Desert in Chile. It can be found in the wild in this region.
Urmenetea atacamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urmenetea atacamensis?
Urmenetea atacamensis
What type of plant is Urmenetea atacamensis?
It is an herbaceous perennial.
Where does Urmenetea atacamensis grow?
It grows in dry, desert soils in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Species in the Urmenetea 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-84568: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.