Status:
valid
Authors:
Cron
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61(2): 168 (-170, 176; fig. 1 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036294
Common Names
- Cineraria pulchra
- Pulchra Cineraria
- Cineraria Pulchra
Description
Cineraria pulchra (also called Beautiful Cineraria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Colombia, and is found in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cineraria pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cineraria pulchra has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cineraria pulchra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in late winter and transplant them outdoors in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Cineraria pulchra
Cineraria pulchra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.
Cineraria pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cineraria pulchra?
Cineraria pulchra
What is the common name of Cineraria pulchra?
Beautiful cineraria
Where is Cineraria pulchra native to?
Peru
Species in the Cineraria genus
Cineraria longipes,
Cineraria deltoidea,
Cineraria geraniifolia,
Cineraria lobata,
Cineraria saxifraga,
Cineraria britteniae,
Cineraria mollis,
Cineraria albicans,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria atriplicifolia,
Cineraria ngwenyensis,
Cineraria arctotidea,
Cineraria dryogeton,
Cineraria canescens,
Cineraria decipiens,
Cineraria pulchra,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria burkei,
Cineraria mitellifolia,
Cineraria abyssinica,
Cineraria microglossa,
Cineraria laxiflora,
Cineraria glandulosa,
Cineraria erodioides,
Cineraria anampoza,
Cineraria pinnata,
Cineraria lyratiformis,
Cineraria huilensis,
Cineraria magnicephala,
Cineraria exilis,
Cineraria platycarpa,
Cineraria austrotransvaalensis,
Cineraria sebaldii,
Cineraria densiflora,
Cineraria parvifolia,
Cineraria tomentosolanatus,
Cineraria mazoensis,
Cineraria grandibracteata,
Cineraria dieterlenii,
Cineraria polycephala,
Cineraria tomentolanata,
Cineraria humifusa,
Cineraria albomontana,
Cineraria geifolia,
Cineraria aspera,
Cineraria vagans,
Cineraria alchemilloides,
Cineraria cyanomontana,
Cineraria vallis-pacis,
Cineraria tomentolanatus,
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,