Quechualia fulta

Quechualia fulta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Quechualia
Species:
Q. fulta
Binomial name
Quechualia fulta
Synonyms
  • Cacalia fulta (Griseb.) Kuntze
  • Vernonia fulta Griseb.
  • Lycoseris denticulata Less.
  • Onoseris denticulata (Less.) Willd. ex DC.
  • Vernonia senecionifolia Britton

Quechualia fulta is a species of herbaceous shrub in the family Asteraceae.

Habitat

The species is native to Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.[1][2][3]

Description

Quechualia fulta grows 1–2 m (3–5 ft) tall and flowers in spring and summer. It emits branching branches, ending in drooping inflorescences of pink/mauve flowers.

References

  1. ^ "Quechualia fulta (Griseb.) H. Rob". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Quechualia fulta (Griseb.) H.Rob." World Flora Online. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Quechualia fulta (Griseb.) H. Rob.". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 24 April 2025.