Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
130665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 85 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129994



Common Names

  • Pectinate Cullumia
  • Cullumia Pectinata
  • Pectinata Cullumia


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Synonyms

  • Berkheya pectinata Willd. [unknown]
  • Cullumia massonii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Rohria pectinata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Cullumia pectinata (also called Pectinate Cullumia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 3-5 feet and has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cullumia pectinata is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cullumia pectinata is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cullumia pectinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and can take up to three months to germinate.

Where to Find Cullumia pectinata

Cullumia pectinata can be found in the Caribbean region, Central and South America.

Cullumia pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cullumia pectinata?

Cullumia pectinata

What is the common name of Cullumia pectinata?

Pectinate Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cullumia pectinata?

Cullumia pectinata is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in Europe and North Africa

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