Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
34331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 32 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033660



Common Names

  • Wamalchitamia Aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Wamalchitamia
  • Orange Wamalchitamia


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia perymenioides S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia valerioi Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia melastomacea S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia cholutecana Ant.Molina [unknown]
  • Zexmenia perymenioides S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia aurantiaca Klatt [unknown]
  • Zexmenia aurantiaca Klatt ex T.Durand & Pittier [unknown]

Description

Wamalchitamia aurantiaca (also called Orange Wamalchitamia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces orange flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wamalchitamia aurantiaca is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wamalchitamia aurantiaca is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white center and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wamalchitamia aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Wamalchitamia aurantiaca

Wamalchitamia aurantiaca is native to Central and South America.

Wamalchitamia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex inclinis?

Carex inclinis

What is the common name of Carex inclinis?

Inclined sedge

What type of plant is Carex inclinis?

Perennial grass-like plant

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-132541: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.