Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
18569

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 438 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017898



Common Names

  • Piqueria Glandulosa
  • Glandular Piqueria
  • Piqueria


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Description

Piqueria glandulosa (also called Glandular Piqueria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with opposite, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piqueria glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piqueria glandulosa has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piqueria glandulosa is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Piqueria glandulosa

Piqueria glandulosa can be found in Central and South America.

Piqueria glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piqueria glandulosa?

Piqueria glandulosa

What is the common name of Piqueria glandulosa?

Glandulosa

Where does Piqueria glandulosa grow?

It grows in Central America

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-117316: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.