Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wiggins) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 12: 470 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130185
Common Names
- Pleurocoronis gentryi
- Gentry's Pleurocoronis
- Pleurocoronis
Synonyms
- Hofmeisteria gentryi Wiggins [unknown]
Description
Pleurocoronis gentryi (also called Pleurocoronis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in open, sandy soils, often in areas with sparse vegetation. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurocoronis gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurocoronis gentryi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurocoronis gentryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Pleurocoronis gentryi
Pleurocoronis gentryi is native to Mexico and can be found in areas of the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua.
Pleurocoronis gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurocoronis gentryi?
Pleurocoronis gentryi
What is the common name of Pleurocoronis gentryi?
Gentry's pleurocoronis
Where is Pleurocoronis gentryi found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Pleurocoronis genus
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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,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
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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,