Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5(2): 251 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031923
Common Names
- Pinillosia berteroi
- Berteroi's Pinillosia
- Berteroi Pinillosia
Description
Pinillosia berteroi (also called 'Bertero's Pinillosia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in dry, open areas, such as scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinillosia berteroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinillosia berteroi is yellow with a white center and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 1.5 mm. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinillosia berteroi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Pinillosia berteroi
Pinillosia berteroi is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Pinillosia berteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinillosia berteroi?
Pinillosia berteroi
What is the common name of Pinillosia berteroi?
Bertero's Pinillosia
What is the habitat of Pinillosia berteroi?
It is found in dry tropical forests
Species in the Pinillosia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,