Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) Bonif.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 92: 20 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331615
Common Names
- Andean Cabreraea
- Andean Daisy
- Andean Aster
Description
Cabreraea andina (also called Andean Cabreraea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cabreraea andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cabreraea andina has a white flower with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cabreraea andina is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes mountains. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Cabreraea andina
Cabreraea andina can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Cabreraea andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cabreraea andina?
Cabreraea andina
What is the common name of Cabreraea andina?
Andean Lily
Where is Cabreraea andina native to?
South America
Species in the Cabreraea genus
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
José M. Bonifacino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonif.' in the authors string.