Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 54 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023660
Common Names
- Rodriguez's Carramboa
- Rodriguez's Aster
- Rodriguez's Daisy
Description
Carramboa rodriguezii (also called Rodriguez's Carramboa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carramboa rodriguezii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carramboa rodriguezii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carramboa rodriguezii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Carramboa rodriguezii
Carramboa rodriguezii is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Carramboa rodriguezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carramboa rodriguezii?
Carramboa rodriguezii
What is the common name of Carramboa rodriguezii?
Rodriguezii Carramboa
What is the natural habitat of Carramboa rodriguezii?
Grassy areas in Mexico
Species in the Carramboa 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,