Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Blumea 5(3): 673. 1945 [31 Dec 1945]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034107
Common Names
- Chaetanthera boliviensis
- Bolivian Chaetanthera
- Bolivian Starflower
Description
Chaetanthera boliviensis (also called Bolivian Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Bolivia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with white and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetanthera boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetanthera boliviensis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetanthera boliviensis is a fast-growing, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chaetanthera boliviensis
Chaetanthera boliviensis can be found in the Bolivian Andes region.
Chaetanthera boliviensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera boliviensis?
Chaetanthera boliviensis
What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera boliviensis?
High-altitude grasslands of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia
What are the common names of Chaetanthera boliviensis?
Bolivian star thistle, Bolivian thistle
Species in the Chaetanthera genus
Chaetanthera perpusilla,
Chaetanthera chilensis,
Chaetanthera moenchioides,
Chaetanthera kalinae,
Chaetanthera renifolia,
Chaetanthera brachylepis,
Chaetanthera dioica,
Chaetanthera serrata,
Chaetanthera euphrasioides,
Chaetanthera ciliata,
Chaetanthera splendens,
Chaetanthera minuta,
Chaetanthera boliviensis,
Chaetanthera valdiviana,
Chaetanthera australis,
Chaetanthera incana,
Chaetanthera flabellifolia,
Chaetanthera peruviana,
Chaetanthera cochlearifolia,
Chaetanthera flabellata,
Chaetanthera albiflora,
Chaetanthera lanata,
Chaetanthera spathulifolia,
Chaetanthera acerosa,
Chaetanthera linearis,
Chaetanthera leptocephala,
Chaetanthera chiquianensis,
Chaetanthera glandulosa,
Chaetanthera glabrata,
Chaetanthera limbata,
Chaetanthera tenella,
Chaetanthera villosa,
Chaetanthera elegans,
Chaetanthera microphylla,
Chaetanthera taltalensis,
Chaetanthera depauperata,
Chaetanthera frayjorgensis,
Chaetanthera pubescens,
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,