Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 5, fig (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041210
Common Names
- Adenostemma cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Adenostemma
- Four-cornered Adenostemma
Description
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii (also called 'Cuatrecasas' Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the highlands of Mexico and Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in full sun in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It does not require regular watering.
Where to Find Adenostemma cuatrecasasii
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma cuatrecasasii?
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Adenostemma cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasas' adenostemma
Where is Adenostemma cuatrecasasii native to?
South America
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma vargasii,
Adenostemma vitiense,
Adenostemma macrophyllum,
Adenostemma involucratum,
Adenostemma flintii,
Adenostemma lavenia,
Adenostemma platyphyllum,
Adenostemma zakii,
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii,
Adenostemma caffrum,
Adenostemma renschii,
Adenostemma mauritianum,
Adenostemma harlingii,
Adenostemma hirsutum,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma suffruticosum,
Adenostemma fosbergii,
Adenostemma viscosum,
Adenostemma parviflorum,
Adenostemma hirtiflorum,
Adenostemma brasilianum,
Adenostemma goyazense,
Adenostemma renschiae,
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,