Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
10284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cronquist) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(7): 428 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009613

Common Names

  • Jaliscoa paleacea
  • Paleaceous Jaliscoa
  • Pale-flowered Jaliscoa

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Synonyms

  • Piptothrix paleacea Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Jaliscoa paleacea (also called 'Pale-Flowered Jaliscoa', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields. Its physical characteristics include white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jaliscoa paleacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jaliscoa paleacea has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jaliscoa paleacea is a perennial 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. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Jaliscoa paleacea

Jaliscoa paleacea can be found in Mexico.

Jaliscoa paleacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jaliscoa paleacea?

Jaliscoa paleacea

What is the natural habitat of Jaliscoa paleacea?

It is found in Mexico and Central America.

What is the flowering period of Jaliscoa paleacea?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Jaliscoa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10931: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.