Chuquiraga_jussieui

<i>Chuquiraga jussieui</i>

Chuquiraga jussieui

Species of plant

Chuquiraga jussieui, the flower of the Andes, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2] 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[citation needed], and grows at 3000 to 5000 meters above sea level. Additionally, it contains bioactive components with medicinal properties.[3] The hummingbird Oreotrochilus chimborazo feeds on the nectar.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    The Plant List
  2. [2]
    Tropicos
  3. [3]
    Guerrero Bonilla, D. A.; Granda-Albuja, M. G.; Guevara, M.; Iturralde, G. A.; Jaramillo-Vivanco, T.; Giampieri, F.; Alvarez-Suarez, J. M. (2020). "Bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Chuquiraga jussieui J.F.Gmel from the highlands of Ecuador". Natural Product Research. 34 (18): 2652–2655. doi:10.1080/14786419.2018.1548450. PMID 30663345. S2CID 58657153.
  4. [4]
    Description and image of the species


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