Chaetogastra almedae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almedae
ID:
1551146
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Todzia) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 957. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031212
Common Names
- Almeda's Chaetogastra
- Chaetogastra almedae
- Almeda Chaetogastra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetogastra almedae (also called Almeda's Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers, native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetogastra almedae is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetogastra almedae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetogastra almedae is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Chaetogastra almedae
Chaetogastra almedae can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington, and in parts of northern Mexico.
Chaetogastra almedae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra almedae?
Chaetogastra almedae
What is the family of Chaetogastra almedae?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chaetogastra almedae?
No common name
Species in the Chaetogastra genus
Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,
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,