Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
53994

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 15: 25. 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053323



Common Names

  • Serrated Piqueria
  • Serrated Pigweed
  • Serrated Amaranth


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Synonyms

  • Piqueria serrata serrata [unknown]

Description

Piqueria serrata (also called piqueria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piqueria serrata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piqueria serrata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piqueria serrata is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Piqueria serrata

Piqueria serrata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, and Oaxaca.

Piqueria serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piqueria serrata?

Piqueria serrata

What is the natural habitat of Piqueria serrata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Piqueria serrata?

The flowers are white or pink.

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-15191: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.