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Cronquistianthus volkensii

Botanic Family

Asteraceae

Author

(Hieronymus) R.M. King & H. Robinson

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Peru

Natural Habitats

• Scree slope
• disturbed areas

Flowering Times

• Dec-Feb (Peru)

Fruiting Times

Scandent herb or subshrub to 1m. Puberulent leaves to 120mm x 20mm with crenulate margins. Terminal cymules with flower heads to 8mm high & 4-5 bracts. 12 florets per head, corolla to 6mm long. Achenes to 4mm long with pappus bristles to 6mm long.

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Gleason & Moldenke