Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 28(1): 475 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136636
Common Names
- Duseniella Patagonica
- Patagonian Duseniella
- Patagonian Hawkweed
Description
Duseniella patagonica (also called Patagonian Duseniella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with serrated margins. Its flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Duseniella patagonica is a wildflower that is used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for bees and other insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duseniella patagonica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a diameter of 5-10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duseniella patagonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Duseniella patagonica
Duseniella patagonica is native to Patagonia in South America.
Duseniella patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duseniella patagonica?
Duseniella patagonica
What is the common name of Duseniella patagonica?
Patagonian Duseniella
What is the natural habitat of Duseniella patagonica?
Grassland and scrubland
Species in the Duseniella genus
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,