Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
achilleoides
ID:
127801

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Lewis & Summerh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5(3): 437 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127130



Common Names

  • Pithocarpa Achilleoides
  • Achilleoides Pithocarpa
  • Pithocarpa


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Description

Pithocarpa achilleoides (also called Achillea-leaved Pithocarpa, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South America. It has a bushy habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Pithocarpa achilleoides is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pithocarpa achilleoides is a yellow-greenish color and is tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithocarpa achilleoides is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems in late spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location.

Where to Find Pithocarpa achilleoides

Pithocarpa achilleoides is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.

Pithocarpa achilleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithocarpa achilleoides?

Pithocarpa achilleoides

What type of plant is Pithocarpa achilleoides?

Pithocarpa achilleoides is a herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Pithocarpa achilleoides native to?

Pithocarpa achilleoides is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Patricia Lewis (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238577-1: Based on the initial data import