Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 19: 193. 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034841
Common Names
- Chiliophyllum andinum
- Andean Chiliophyllum
- Andean Chiliophyllum Plant
Description
Chiliophyllum andinum (also called 'Andean Chiliophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. It grows in moist, open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Chiliophyllum andinum is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiliophyllum andinum is a small white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiliophyllum andinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water during dry periods and to fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Chiliophyllum andinum
Chiliophyllum andinum is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Chiliophyllum andinum FAQ
What are the common names of Chiliophyllum andinum?
Common names of Chiliophyllum andinum include Andean Chiliophyllum and Andean Pepperleaf
What is the growth habit of Chiliophyllum andinum?
Chiliophyllum andinum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide
What is the soil requirement of Chiliophyllum andinum?
Chiliophyllum andinum prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
Species in the Chiliophyllum 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,