Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 112 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126398
Common Names
- Saucechicoensis Acanthostyles
- Acanthostyles saucechicoensis
- Saucechico Acanthostyles
Description
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis (also called Sauce Chico, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Acanthostyles saucechicoensis
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis is native to Chile and can be found in the Atacama Desert.
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthostyles saucechicoensis?
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis
What is the common name of Acanthostyles saucechicoensis?
Saucechico Acanthostyles
What is the natural habitat of Acanthostyles saucechicoensis?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa
Species in the Acanthostyles genus
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,