Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. v. (1826) 553.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133912
Common Names
- Petalacte coronata
- Crowned Petalacte
- Coronata Petalacte
Description
Petalacte coronata (also called Crowned petalacte, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Petalacte coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petalacte coronata is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black in color, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are light green, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petalacte coronata is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Petalacte coronata
Petalacte coronata is native to South America and can be found in humid forests.
Petalacte coronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petalacte coronata?
Petalacte coronata
What is the common name of Petalacte coronata?
Crowned Petalacte
Where is Petalacte coronata native to?
South America
Species in the Petalacte 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,