Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 23: 72 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042879
Common Names
- Calcicola Camchaya
- Camchaya Calcicola
- Calcicola
Description
Camchaya calcicola (also called Calcicola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andean region of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open areas with full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Camchaya calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camchaya calcicola is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camchaya calcicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Camchaya calcicola
Camchaya calcicola is native to the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
Camchaya calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camchaya calcicola?
Camchaya calcicola
What is the family of Camchaya calcicola?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Camchaya calcicola?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Camchaya 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,