Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 74: 415 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046767
Common Names
- Achyrocline hyperchlora
- Hyperchlora Achyrocline
- Hyperchlora Daisy
Description
Achyrocline hyperchlora (also called white-flowered achyrocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline hyperchlora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrocline hyperchlora has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline hyperchlora is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Achyrocline hyperchlora
Achyrocline hyperchlora is native to the mountains of South America, including the Andes and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Achyrocline hyperchlora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline hyperchlora?
Achyrocline hyperchlora
What is the common name of Achyrocline hyperchlora?
Hyperchlora Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline hyperchlora?
Grasslands, scrub and open woodland
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
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,