Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cabreriana
ID:
73944

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Schulz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana vi. 495 (1944).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073273



Common Names

  • Cabrerian Picrosia
  • Cabrerian False-Dandelion
  • Cabrerian Hawkweed


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Description

Picrosia cabreriana (also called Cabrera's Picrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Picrosia cabreriana is used as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in parks and other public spaces. The plant has a pleasant fragrance and can be used to make perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picrosia cabreriana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, with a thin, white stem and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrosia cabreriana can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Picrosia cabreriana

Picrosia cabreriana can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Picrosia cabreriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picrosia cabreriana?

Picrosia cabreriana

What is the family of Picrosia cabreriana?

Asteraceae

Where is Picrosia cabreriana native to?

Venezuela

Species in the Picrosia 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-30010: Based on the initial data import
August Gustavo Schulz (1899-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Schulz' in the authors string.