Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meyen) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17(83): 57 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117693
Common Names
- Quadrangular Parastrephia
- Four-angled Parastrephia
- Four-angled Daisy
Description
Parastrephia quadrangularis (also called Four-angled Parastrephia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has four-angled stems and small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Parastrephia quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. 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 Parastrephia quadrangularis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parastrephia quadrangularis is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and it can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering, and it can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Parastrephia quadrangularis
Parastrephia quadrangularis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Parastrephia quadrangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parastrephia quadrangularis?
Parastrephia quadrangularis
What type of plant is Parastrephia quadrangularis?
Parastrephia quadrangularis is a shrub
Where is Parastrephia quadrangularis found?
Parastrephia quadrangularis is found in Chile
Species in the Parastrephia 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,