Werneria pectinata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
116108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lingelsh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 6 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115437
Common Names
- Megalastrum honestum
- Honestum Megalastrum
- Honestum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Werneria knocheae Perkins [unknown]
Description
Werneria pectinata (also called Pectinate Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria pectinata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria pectinata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Werneria pectinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Werneria pectinata
Werneria pectinata can be found in the alpine meadows and grasslands of Europe, including the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.
Werneria pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria pectinata?
Werneria pectinata
What type of plant is Werneria pectinata?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Werneria pectinata found?
It is found in South Africa
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-76892: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Lingelsheim (1874-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lingelsh.' in the authors string.