Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchanan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xvi. (1884) 395.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042420
Common Names
- Pleurophyllum hookeri
- Hooker's Pleurophyllum
- Hooker's Daisy
Description
Pleurophyllum hookeri (also called Hooker's Pleurophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a long, hollow stem and its leaves are deeply lobed. It grows in open areas and disturbed soils, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophyllum hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that blooms in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurophyllum hookeri is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurophyllum hookeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in cooler climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pleurophyllum hookeri
Pleurophyllum hookeri is found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Pleurophyllum hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurophyllum hookeri?
Pleurophyllum hookeri
What is the common name of Pleurophyllum hookeri?
Hookeri
What type of plant is Pleurophyllum hookeri?
A flowering plant
Species in the Pleurophyllum 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,