Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 320 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038373
Common Names
- Bothriocline
- Pectinate Daisy
- Toothed Daisy
Synonyms
- Erlangea pectinata O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Bothriocline pectinata (also called Pectinate Bothriocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriocline pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bothriocline pectinata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriocline pectinata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in many parts of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Cuttings can also be taken from the plant in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bothriocline pectinata
Bothriocline pectinata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is most commonly found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Bothriocline pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriocline pectinata?
Bothriocline pectinata
What is the common name of Bothriocline pectinata?
Fringed Goldenbush
What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline pectinata?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Bothriocline genus
Bothriocline imatongensis,
Bothriocline muschleriana,
Bothriocline bampsii,
Bothriocline kungwensis,
Bothriocline cuneifolia,
Bothriocline upembensis,
Bothriocline malaissei,
Bothriocline hoyoensis,
Bothriocline grandicapitulata,
Bothriocline leonardiana,
Bothriocline schimperi,
Bothriocline quercifolia,
Bothriocline hispida,
Bothriocline huillensis,
Bothriocline monocephala,
Bothriocline pectinata,
Bothriocline glomerata,
Bothriocline aggregata,
Bothriocline concinna,
Bothriocline moramballae,
Bothriocline monticola,
Bothriocline carrissoi,
Bothriocline amplifolia,
Bothriocline laxa,
Bothriocline steetziana,
Bothriocline atroviolacea,
Bothriocline nyungwensis,
Bothriocline grindeliifolia,
Bothriocline microcephala,
Bothriocline inyangana,
Bothriocline attenuata,
Bothriocline sengensis,
Bothriocline trifoliata,
Bothriocline katangensis,
Bothriocline wittei,
Bothriocline ugandensis,
Bothriocline glabrescens,
Bothriocline pauwelsii,
Bothriocline auriculata,
Bothriocline shagayuensis,
Bothriocline nyiruensis,
Bothriocline kundelungensis,
Bothriocline fusca,
Bothriocline mbalensis,
Bothriocline angolensis,
Bothriocline madagascariensis,
Bothriocline marungensis,
Bothriocline subcordata,
Bothriocline congesta,
Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,
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,