Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pungens
ID:
1046837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 326 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046175



Common Names

  • Sericocoma pungens
  • Pungens Sericocoma
  • Sericocoma


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Description

Sericocoma pungens (also called 'Spiny Sericocoma', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Sericocoma pungens is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sericocoma pungens has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sericocoma pungens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sericocoma pungens

Sericocoma pungens is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

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,

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