Acritopappus pintoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pintoi
ID:
34159
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bautista & D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55(4): 951. 2000 [18 Dec 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033488
Common Names
- Acritopappus Pintoi
- Pinto's Acritopappus
- Pinto's Goldenweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acritopappus pintoi (also called Pinto's Acritopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acritopappus pintoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee plant to attract bees for pollination.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acritopappus pintoi has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acritopappus pintoi is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Acritopappus pintoi
Acritopappus pintoi is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Acritopappus pintoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acritopappus pintoi?
Acritopappus pintoi
What is the family of Acritopappus pintoi?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Acritopappus pintoi?
Pinto Acritopappus
Species in the Acritopappus genus
Acritopappus subtomentosus, Acritopappus diamantinicus, Acritopappus longifolius, Acritopappus harleyi, Acritopappus prunifolius, Acritopappus pintoi, Acritopappus santosii, Acritopappus buiquensis, Acritopappus teixeirae, Acritopappus connatifolius, Acritopappus micropappus, Acritopappus catolesensis, Acritopappus morii, Acritopappus confertus, Acritopappus heterolepis, Acritopappus irwinii, Acritopappus pereirae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132376: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Hortensia Pousada Bautista (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bautista' in the authors string.