Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbignyana
ID:
4756

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

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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.

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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 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