Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
123865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 52 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123194

Common Names

  • Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Ruilopezia
  • Four-lobed Ruilopezia

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Synonyms

  • Espeletia cuatrecasasii Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig. [unknown]

Description

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Ruilopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Colombia. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii FAQ

What are the common names of Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii?

Common names of Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii include Cuatrecasas' Ruilopezia and Cuatrecasas' Ruilopezia Daisy.

What is the native range of Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii?

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii?

Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall.

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-84343: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Luis Enrique Ruiz-Terán (1923-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz-Terán' in the authors string.
Manuel López-Figueiras (1915-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Fig.' in the authors string.