Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 3: 294 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039128
Common Names
- Werneria macbridei
- MacBride's Werneria
- MacBride's Goldenrod
Description
Werneria macbridei (also called MacBride's werneria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Andes Mountains. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria macbridei is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin infections, and wounds. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria macbridei is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria macbridei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Werneria macbridei
Werneria macbridei is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Werneria macbridei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria macbridei?
Werneria macbridei
What are the common names of Werneria macbridei?
MacBride's Werneria
Where is Werneria macbridei native to?
Peru
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,