Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
McVaugh
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1972
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 373, fig. 4 (1972)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034539
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pinaropappus Diguetii
- Diguetii Diguet's Pinaropappus
- Diguetii Pinaropappus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pinaropappus diguetii (also called Diguet's Pinaropappus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, open fields and roadsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pinaropappus diguetii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Pinaropappus diguetii is a yellow, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pinaropappus diguetii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pinaropappus diguetii
                        
                            Pinaropappus diguetii is native to the Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pinaropappus diguetii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pinaropappus diguetii?
Pinaropappus diguetii
What is the common name of Pinaropappus diguetii?
Diguet's Pinaropappus
What is the natural habitat of Pinaropappus diguetii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Pinaropappus genus
                        
                            Pinaropappus pooleanus, 
Pinaropappus spathulatus, 
Pinaropappus junceus, 
Pinaropappus multicaulis, 
Pinaropappus parvus, 
Pinaropappus diguetii, 
Pinaropappus powellii, 
Pinaropappus mojadanus, 
Pinaropappus pattersonii, 
Pinaropappus roseus,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,