Status:
valid
Authors:
Menegoz & A.E.Villarroel
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 484: 103 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028721
Common Names
- Rayenia malalcurensis
- Malalcurensis Rayenia
- Rayenia Malalcurensis
Description
Rayenia malalcurensis (also called Malalcure Rayenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Chile and is found in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rayenia malalcurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rayenia malalcurensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rayenia malalcurensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rayenia malalcurensis
Rayenia malalcurensis can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Rayenia malalcurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rayenia malalcurensis?
Rayenia malalcurensis
What is the common name of Rayenia malalcurensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Rayenia malalcurensis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Rayenia genus
Species in the Escalloniaceae family
Anopterus glandulosus,
Anopterus macleayanus,
Eremosyne pectinata,
Escallonia alpina,
Escallonia angustifolia,
Escallonia bifida,
Escallonia bracteata,
Escallonia callcottiae,
Escallonia chlorophylla,
Escallonia cordobensis,
Escallonia demissa,
Escallonia discolor,
Escallonia farinacea,
Escallonia florida,
Escallonia gayana,
Escallonia herrerae,
Escallonia hispida,
Escallonia hypoglauca,
Escallonia illinita,
Escallonia laevis,
Escallonia ledifolia,
Escallonia lepidota,
Escallonia leucantha,
Escallonia megapotamica,
Escallonia micrantha,
Escallonia millegrana,
Escallonia mollis,
Escallonia myrtilloides,
Escallonia myrtoidea,
Escallonia obtusissima,
Escallonia paniculata,
Escallonia pendula,
Escallonia petrophila,
Escallonia piurensis,
Escallonia polifolia,
Escallonia promaucana,
Escallonia pulverulenta,
Escallonia rebecae,
Escallonia resinosa,
Escallonia reticulata,
Escallonia revoluta,
Escallonia rigida,
Escallonia rosea,
Escallonia rubra,
Escallonia salicifolia,
Escallonia schreiteri,
Escallonia serrata,
Escallonia tucumanensis,
Escallonia virgata,
Escallonia stricta,