Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 108 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001190
Common Names
- Printzia pyrifolia
- Pyriform Printzia
- Pyriform-leaved Printzia
Description
Printzia pyrifolia (also called Pineapple Weed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that are borne in a branched inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Printzia pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Printzia pyrifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Printzia pyrifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Printzia pyrifolia
Printzia pyrifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Printzia pyrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Printzia pyrifolia?
Printzia pyrifolia
What is the common name of Printzia pyrifolia?
Pineapple Sage
What is the natural habitat of Printzia pyrifolia?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Printzia 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,