Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) O.Hoffm. ex Dinter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 375. 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018280
Common Names
- Pinnatilobata Pegolettia
- Pinnatilobata Daisy
- Pinnatilobata False Daisy
Description
Pegolettia pinnatilobata (also called 'Pinnate-lobed Pegolettia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pegolettia pinnatilobata is used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage crop, and as a soil erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pegolettia pinnatilobata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pegolettia pinnatilobata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a slow process.
Where to Find Pegolettia pinnatilobata
Pegolettia pinnatilobata is native to East Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.
Pegolettia pinnatilobata FAQ
What are the common names of Pegolettia pinnatilobata?
Common names of Pegolettia pinnatilobata include White-Flowered Sunflower, White-Flowered Tree Marigold, and White-Flowered Mexican Sunflower.
What is the growth habit of Pegolettia pinnatilobata?
Pegolettia pinnatilobata is an upright, fast-growing, annual or short-lived perennial shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height.
What is the soil type for Pegolettia pinnatilobata?
Pegolettia pinnatilobata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Species in the Pegolettia 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,