Werneria aretioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aretioides
ID:
63954
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 86 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063283
Common Names
- Werneria aretioides
- Alpine Werneria
- Werneria alpina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Werneria aretioides (also called aretia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 30 centimeters and has oblong leaves with a white underside. It is found in open, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria aretioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werneria aretioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Werneria aretioides is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes around two weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Werneria aretioides
Werneria aretioides is found in dry grasslands and steppes of the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa.
Werneria aretioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria aretioides?
Werneria aretioides
What is the common name of Werneria aretioides?
Aretioides
What type of plant is Werneria aretioides?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Werneria genus
Werneria glaberrima, Werneria nubigena, Werneria orbignyana, Werneria apiculata, Werneria obtusiloba, Werneria villosa, Werneria pumila, Werneria melanandra, Werneria cochlearis, Werneria caespitosa, Werneria macbridei, Werneria pygmaea, Werneria heteroloba, Werneria staticifolia, Werneria weberbaueriana, Werneria solivifolia, Werneria aretioides, Werneria carnulosa, Werneria pectinata, Werneria spathulata, Werneria graminifolia,
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-20255: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.