Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 77 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039072
Common Names
- Triflora Piqueria
- Triflora Pigeonberry
- Triflora Indian Mockstrawberry
Description
Piqueria triflora (also called three-flowered piqueria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in sandy soils in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Piqueria triflora is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piqueria triflora is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piqueria triflora is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Piqueria triflora
Piqueria triflora can be found in dry, sunny areas of the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Piqueria triflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piqueria triflora?
Piqueria triflora
What is the common name of Piqueria triflora?
Three-flowered Piqueria
What is the natural habitat of Piqueria triflora?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Piqueria genus
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,