Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
arequipa
ID:
745682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & Montesinos

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 281 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745015



Common Names

  • Weberbauera arequipa
  • Arequipa Weberbauera
  • Arequipa Weberbauera Plant


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Description

Weberbauera arequipa (also called Arequipa Weberbauera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry scrublands and grasslands. It is a small herb, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Weberbauera arequipa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Weberbauera arequipa is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weberbauera arequipa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Weberbauera arequipa

Weberbauera arequipa can be found in Peru.

Weberbauera arequipa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weberbauera arequipa?

Weberbauera arequipa

What is the family of Weberbauera arequipa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Weberbauera arequipa?

Arequipa Weberbauera

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Daniel Bernardo Montesinos (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montesinos' in the authors string.