Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 74 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067656
Common Names
- Fleischmannia
- Chiriquensis
- Fleischmannia Chiriquensis
Description
Fleischmannia chiriquensis (also called Chiriquí fleischmannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows in moist soils in grasslands and meadows. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a silvery-green color. The flowers are yellow and grow in clusters on the stem.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia chiriquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fleischmannia chiriquensis is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia chiriquensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Fleischmannia chiriquensis
Fleischmannia chiriquensis can be found in the mountains of Panama.
Fleischmannia chiriquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia chiriquensis?
Fleischmannia chiriquensis
What is the family of Fleischmannia chiriquensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Fleischmannia chiriquensis?
Chiriqui fleischmannia
Species in the Fleischmannia genus
Fleischmannia soratae,
Fleischmannia yungasensis,
Fleischmannia laxicephala,
Fleischmannia anisopoda,
Fleischmannia narinoensis,
Fleischmannia klattiana,
Fleischmannia yucatanensis,
Fleischmannia ejidensis,
Fleischmannia microstemoides,
Fleischmannia bohlmanniana,
Fleischmannia matudae,
Fleischmannia mayorii,
Fleischmannia capillipes,
Fleischmannia tamboensis,
Fleischmannia bridgesii,
Fleischmannia imitans,
Fleischmannia crocodilia,
Fleischmannia guatemalensis,
Fleischmannia arguta,
Fleischmannia obscurifolia,
Fleischmannia hemonophylla,
Fleischmannia sideritides,
Fleischmannia antiquorum,
Fleischmannia prasiifolia,
Fleischmannia sinclairii,
Fleischmannia quirozii,
Fleischmannia altihuanucana,
Fleischmannia coibensis,
Fleischmannia porphyranthema,
Fleischmannia monagasensis,
Fleischmannia bergantinensis,
Fleischmannia multinervis,
Fleischmannia granatensis,
Fleischmannia allenii,
Fleischmannia ferreyrae,
Fleischmannia laxa,
Fleischmannia zakii,
Fleischmannia fragilis,
Fleischmannia purpusii,
Fleischmannia viscidipes,
Fleischmannia schickendantzii,
Fleischmannia harlingii,
Fleischmannia marginata,
Fleischmannia lloensis,
Fleischmannia davidsmithii,
Fleischmannia sinaloensis,
Fleischmannia dissolvens,
Fleischmannia loxensis,
Fleischmannia hammellii,
Fleischmannia blakei,
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,