Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
appressipila
ID:
90131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 34 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089460



Common Names

  • Wamalchitamia appressipila
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Everlasting


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Description

Wamalchitamia appressipila (also called Appressed wamalchitamia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is used as an ornamental plant. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Wamalchitamia appressipila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Wamalchitamia appressipila flower is a bright yellow color with a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wamalchitamia appressipila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Wamalchitamia appressipila

Wamalchitamia appressipila is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Wamalchitamia appressipila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wamalchitamia appressipila?

Wamalchitamia appressipila

Where does Wamalchitamia appressipila grow?

Wamalchitamia appressipila grows in moist montane forests in the western United States.

What is the flowering period of Wamalchitamia appressipila?

Wamalchitamia appressipila typically flowers from April to June.

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-45769: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.