Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinifolia
ID:
25079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 217 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024408



Common Names

  • Pineleaf Edmondia
  • Pineleaf Star Tulip
  • Star Tulip


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum spectabile G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum longebracteatum Schrank [unknown]
  • Helipterum humile humile [unknown]
  • Aphelexis humilis humilis [unknown]
  • Helichrysum squamosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Helipterum humile pinifolium (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum pinifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Aphelexis macrantha Paxton [unknown]
  • Aphelexis humilis D.Don [unknown]
  • Helipterum longibracteatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum humile Less. [unknown]
  • Helipterum humile DC. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum humile Andrews [unknown]
  • Helichrysum pinifolium Schrank [unknown]
  • Aphelexis humilis D.Don [unknown]

Description

Edmondia pinifolia (also called Pineleaf False Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Edmondia pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Edmondia pinifolia has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edmondia pinifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Edmondia pinifolia

Edmondia pinifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Edmondia pinifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Edmondia pinifolia?

Common names of Edmondia pinifolia include pine-leaved edmondia and pine-leaved edmondia-tree.

Where does Edmondia pinifolia grow?

Edmondia pinifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in other parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the uses of Edmondia pinifolia?

Edmondia pinifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

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-123587: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.