Culcitium haenkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haenkei
ID:
115633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 139 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114962
Common Names
- Culcitium haenkei
- Haenke's Culcitium
- Haenke's Cushion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Culcitium haenkei (also called Haenke's culcitium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Culcitium haenkei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Culcitium haenkei is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Culcitium haenkei is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and will reach a height of up to 60 cm.
Where to Find Culcitium haenkei
Culcitium haenkei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Culcitium haenkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Culcitium haenkei?
Culcitium haenkei
What is the common name of Culcitium haenkei?
Haenke's Thistle
What is the habitat of Culcitium haenkei?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas
Species in the Culcitium genus
Culcitium pflanzii, Culcitium neaei, Culcitium nivale, Culcitium albifolium, Culcitium dasyphyllum, Culcitium herrerae, Culcitium magellanicum, Culcitium peruvianum, Culcitium canescens, Culcitium depressum, Culcitium haenkei, Culcitium candidum, Culcitium serratifolium, Culcitium oligocephalum, Culcitium rufescens, Culcitium canescens,
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
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200654-1: Based on the initial data import