Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 241 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002990
Common Names
- Pinaropappus
- Spathulate Pinaropappus
- Pinaropappus Spathulatus
Description
Pinaropappus spathulatus (also called 'Spathulate Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinaropappus spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The flowers can be used to make a tea or tincture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinaropappus spathulatus is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinaropappus spathulatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Pinaropappus spathulatus
Pinaropappus spathulatus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Pinaropappus spathulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinaropappus spathulatus?
Pinaropappus spathulatus
What is the common name of Pinaropappus spathulatus?
Spathulate pinaropappus
Where is Pinaropappus spathulatus found?
Pinaropappus spathulatus is found in South Africa
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,