Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 85 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004085
Common Names
- Werneria orbignyana
- Orbigny's Werneria
- Orbigny's False Aster
Synonyms
- Werneria nuda A.Gray [unknown]
- Werneria mandoniana Wedd. ex Klatt [unknown]
- Werneria orbignyana orbignyana [unknown]
- Werneria mandoniana Wedd. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Werneria mandoniana Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Werneria orbignyana (also called Werneria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a rosette of long, narrow, and pointed leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria orbignyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Werneria orbignyana var. breviradiata A.Gray
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werneria orbignyana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria orbignyana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Werneria orbignyana
Werneria orbignyana is found in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Werneria orbignyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria orbignyana?
Werneria orbignyana
What is the common name of Werneria orbignyana?
Orbigny's Werneria
What is the natural habitat of Werneria orbignyana?
Werneria orbignyana is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
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,