Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 83 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080425
Common Names
- Humbertacalia pyrifolia
- Pyrifolia Humbertacalia
- Humbertacalia
Description
Humbertacalia pyrifolia (also called pyriform humbertacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humbertacalia pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humbertacalia pyrifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Humbertacalia pyrifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Humbertacalia pyrifolia
Humbertacalia pyrifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea, from Spain to Turkey.
Humbertacalia pyrifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Humbertacalia pyrifolia?
Humbertacalia pyrifolia is commonly known as Pear-leaved Humbertacalia.
What is the natural habitat of Humbertacalia pyrifolia?
Humbertacalia pyrifolia is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.
What is the flower color of Humbertacalia pyrifolia?
Humbertacalia pyrifolia has white flowers.
Species in the Humbertacalia 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,