Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hassleriana
ID:
1274070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) Pedersen

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 10: 108 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273408



Common Names

  • Hassleriana Pedersenia
  • Pedersenia
  • Hassleriana


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Description

Pedersenia hassleriana (also called 'Hassler's Pedersenia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers cool, moist climates and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pedersenia hassleriana is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedersenia hassleriana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedersenia hassleriana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Pedersenia hassleriana

Pedersenia hassleriana is native to South America.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50264100: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.