Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chirripoensis
ID:
45640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 475 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044969

Common Names

  • Chirripo Westoniella
  • Westoniella Chirripoensis
  • Chirripo Westoniella

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Description

Westoniella chirripoensis (also called Chirripo Westoniella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in wet mountain forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Westoniella chirripoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Westoniella chirripoensis is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westoniella chirripoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Westoniella chirripoensis

Westoniella chirripoensis can be found in Costa Rica.

Westoniella chirripoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westoniella chirripoensis?

Westoniella chirripoensis

What is the family of Westoniella chirripoensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Westoniella chirripoensis?

Chirripo Westoniella

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-143496: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.