Chuquiraga Oppositifolia
''Chuquiraga'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.''Chuquiraga'' Juss. ''Arboles y arbustos de los Andes del Ecuador''. eFloras. The genus is distributed in the Andes from Colombia to Chile, with most species occurring in Patagonia. These are evergreen shrubs. They have many shapes and sizes of leaves, and two general types of flowers apparently adapted for pollination by hummingbirds and insects. Some species occur at elevations over 4000 meters in the Andes, while others can be found at sea level. Many are of ecology, ecological importance because they are dominant plant species in very dry habitat types, and local animals depend on them.Hoeneisen, M., et al. (2000) [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chuquiraga Jussieui
''Chuquiraga jussieui'', the flower of the Andes, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a low shrub, reaching a height of about 75 cm. ''Chuquiraga jussieui'' is an endangered flower. Flowers are pale yellow or orange. It is native to Ecuador and Peru, and grows at 3000 to 5000 meters above sea level. Additionally, it contains bioactive components with medicinal properties. The hummingbirds ''Oreotrochilus chimborazo The Ecuadorian hillstar or Chimborazo hillstar (''Oreotrochilus chimborazo'') is a species of hummingbird. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia. Its main habitat type is high-altitude mountain grassland between 3500 ...'' feed on the nectar. References Barnadesioideae Flora of Ecuador Flora of Peru Endangered flora of South America Plants described in 1792 Taxa named by Johann Friedrich Gmelin Taxa named by Aimé Bonpland {{Asteraceae-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ornamental Plant
Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be specially bred cultivars that improve on the original species in qualities such as color, shape, scent, and long-lasting blooms. There are many examples of fine ornamental plants that can provide height, privacy, and beauty for any garden. These ornamental perennial plants have seeds that allow them to reproduce. One of the beauties of ornamental grasses is that they are very versatile and low maintenance. Almost any types of plant have ornamental varieties: trees, shrubs, climbers, grasses, succulents. aquatic plants, herbaceous perennials and annual plants. Non-botanical classifications include houseplants, bedding plants, hedges, plants for cut flowers and foliage plants. The cultivation of ornamental plants comes under floriculture and tree nurseries, whic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chuquiraga Oblongifolia
''Chuquiraga'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.''Chuquiraga'' Juss. ''Arboles y arbustos de los Andes del Ecuador''. eFloras. The genus is distributed in the from Colombia to , with most species occurring in . These are evergreen ...
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