Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saucechicoensis
ID:
127069

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87431: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.