Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Chung
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Revis. Barnadesia 53. 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136305
Common Names
- Barnadesia aculeata
- Spiny Barnadesia
- Spiny Barnadesia-plant
Description
Barnadesia aculeata (also called Aculeate Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barnadesia aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barnadesia aculeata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barnadesia aculeata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Barnadesia aculeata
Barnadesia aculeata is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in montane forests.
Barnadesia aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barnadesia aculeata?
Barnadesia aculeata
What is the common name of Barnadesia aculeata?
Spiny Barnadesia
What is the natural habitat of Barnadesia aculeata?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Barnadesia genus
Barnadesia ciliata,
Barnadesia blakeana,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia polyacantha,
Barnadesia arborea,
Barnadesia pycnophylla,
Barnadesia odorata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia dombeyana,
Barnadesia macbridei,
Barnadesia reticulata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia horrida,
Barnadesia kingii,
Barnadesia glomerata,
Barnadesia lehmannii,
Barnadesia corymbosa,
Barnadesia wurdackii,
Barnadesia caryophylla,
Barnadesia parviflora,
Barnadesia macrocephala,
Barnadesia woodii,
Barnadesia hutchisoniana,
Barnadesia jelskii,
Barnadesia aculeata,
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,