Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 111 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129004
Common Names
- Cavalcante's parapiqueria
- Cavalcante's daisy
- Cavalcante's fleabane
Description
Parapiqueria cavalcantei (also called Cavalcante's Parapiqueria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Parapiqueria cavalcantei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parapiqueria cavalcantei is white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parapiqueria cavalcantei is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Parapiqueria cavalcantei
Parapiqueria cavalcantei is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Parapiqueria cavalcantei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parapiqueria cavalcantei?
Parapiqueria cavalcantei
Where is Parapiqueria cavalcantei found?
It is found in Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Parapiqueria cavalcantei?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
Species in the Parapiqueria 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,