Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
115562

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Hend.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iv. 1 (1961).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114891



Common Names

  • Pegolettia Plumosa
  • Plumosa Pegolettia
  • Pegolettia


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Description

Pegolettia plumosa (also called Plumose Pegolettia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pegolettia plumosa has been used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory diseases and as a diuretic. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymenium subsmaragdinum is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black, with a round shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pegolettia plumosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Pegolettia plumosa

Pegolettia plumosa is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Pegolettia plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pegolettia plumosa?

Pegolettia plumosa

What is the family of Pegolettia plumosa?

Asteraceae

Where is Pegolettia plumosa found?

Mexico

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-76374: Based on the initial data import
Mayda Doris Henderson (1928-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Hend.' in the authors string.