Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 143 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119360
Common Names
- Rose Pinaropappus
- Rose Pappus
- Rose Fleabane
Synonyms
- Pinaropappus roseus roseus [unknown]
- Troximon roemerianum Scheele [unknown]
- Pinaropappus roseus roseus [unknown]
- Achyrophorus roseus Less. [unknown]
- Pinaropappus roseus foliosus Shinners [unknown]
- Pinaropappus scapiger Walp. [unknown]
Description
Pinaropappus roseus (also called Rose-Fruit Pinaropappus, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are rose-colored. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pinaropappus roseus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinaropappus roseus has pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinaropappus roseus is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Pinaropappus roseus
Pinaropappus roseus is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Pinaropappus roseus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinaropappus roseus?
Pinaropappus roseus
What is the common name of Pinaropappus roseus?
Rose Pinaropappus
What is the natural habitat of Pinaropappus roseus?
It is native to the southwestern United States and grows in dry, desert areas.
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,