Cailliella praerupticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praerupticola
ID:
1227225
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 10: 637 (1939) (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226563
Common Names
- Cailliella praerupticola
- Praerupticola Cailliella
- Praerupticola Lousewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cailliella praerupticola (also called Pre-rupture Cailliella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Chile. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cailliella praerupticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas due to its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cailliella praerupticola has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cailliella praerupticola can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cailliella praerupticola
Cailliella praerupticola is native to the Mediterranean region.
Cailliella praerupticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cailliella praerupticola?
Cailliella praerupticola
What type of plant is Cailliella praerupticola?
It is an herb
Where is Cailliella praerupticola found?
It is found in Central and South America
Species in the Cailliella genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566939-1: Based on the initial data import