Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinervia
ID:
36785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Icon. iii. 19. t 235.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036114

Common Names

  • Piqueria
  • Trinervia
  • Piqueria Trinervia

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Synonyms

  • Ageratum febrifugum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Piqueria ovata Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Piqueria luxurians (Kuntze) B.L.Rob. ex Volkens [unknown]
  • Ageratum febrifugum Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia febrifuga Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania anomala M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Piqueria trinervia trinervia [unknown]
  • Piqueria serrata angustifolia B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Piqueria trinervia luxurians Kuntze [unknown]
  • Piqueria ovata D.Don [unknown]

Description

Piqueria trinervia (also called Three-veined Piqueria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and a stem with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piqueria trinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piqueria trinervia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piqueria trinervia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Piqueria trinervia

Piqueria trinervia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Piqueria trinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piqueria trinervia?

Piqueria trinervia

What is the common name of Piqueria trinervia?

Three-nerved Piqueria

What is the family of Piqueria trinervia?

Asteraceae

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,

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