Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
68034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 23

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067363



Common Names

  • Pulchella Pithocarpa
  • Pretty Pithocarpa
  • Beautiful Pithocarpa


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Synonyms

  • Pithocarpa pulchella pulchella [unknown]

Description

Pithocarpa pulchella (also called Pretty pithocarpa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a shallow, fibrous root system and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate and covered in short hairs. It produces white flowers which are grouped in a dense, globular inflorescence. It grows in moist soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pithocarpa pulchella can be used as a natural dye for fabrics, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pithocarpa pulchella var. melanostigma (P.Lewis & Summerh.) Lepschi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithocarpa pulchella has small white flowers with white disc florets and white ray florets. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithocarpa pulchella is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering.

Where to Find Pithocarpa pulchella

Pithocarpa pulchella is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pithocarpa pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithocarpa pulchella?

Pithocarpa pulchella

What is the common name of Pithocarpa pulchella?

Beautiful Pithocarpa

What type of plant is Pithocarpa pulchella?

Perennial

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-24231: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.