Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
126251

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Vélez-Nauer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 19(72): 25 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125580

Common Names

  • Jalcophila colombiana
  • Colombian Starwort
  • Starwort

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Description

Jalcophila colombiana (also called 'Colombian Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Colombia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Jalcophila colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jalcophila colombiana is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jalcophila colombiana is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Jalcophila colombiana

Jalcophila colombiana is native to Colombia.

Jalcophila colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jalcophila colombiana?

Jalcophila colombiana

What is the common name of Jalcophila colombiana?

Colombian Jalcophila

What is the natural habitat of Jalcophila colombiana?

It is native to Colombia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86655: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Cristina Vélez-Nauer (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vélez-Nauer' in the authors string.