Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
1319534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 322 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331988

Common Names

  • Atacamensis Aldama
  • Atacamensis
  • Aldama Atacamensis

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Description

Aldama atacamensis (also called Atacama Aldama, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in pine-oak forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama atacamensis is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aldama atacamensis has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama atacamensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Aldama atacamensis

Aldama atacamensis can be found in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

Aldama atacamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama atacamensis?

Aldama atacamensis

What is the common name of Aldama atacamensis?

Atacama Aldama

What is the natural habitat of Aldama atacamensis?

Aldama atacamensis is found in the dry, rocky hills of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.