Cocileena

Cocileena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America. The genus was first described by the French botanist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck in 1798. Cocileena is characterized by its small, white to pinkish flowers that are arranged in clusters at the ends of the stems. The leaves are alternate, simple, and have a serrated margin. The genus is named after the French botanist and explorer Jean-Baptiste Cocileena, who collected the type specimen in 1798.

Cocileena is a small genus, with only two recognized species. Cocileena acutifolia is native to Argentina and Chile, while Cocileena microphylla is found in Bolivia and Peru. Both species are perennial herbs that grow in rocky or sandy soils in the high Andes. They are often used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cocileena is not widely cultivated outside of its native range, but it is of interest to botanists and horticulturists for its unique morphology and medicinal potential. Further research is needed to fully understand the medicinal properties of Cocileena and to develop sustainable cultivation practices for its use in traditional medicine.