Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 85 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129746
Common Names
- Werneria spathulata
- Spathulata Werneria
- Spathulata's Werneria
Description
Werneria spathulata (also called Werner's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria spathulata is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria spathulata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria spathulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Werneria spathulata
Werneria spathulata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Werneria spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria spathulata?
Werneria spathulata
What is the common name of Werneria spathulata?
Spathulate Werneria
What is the natural habitat of Werneria spathulata?
Werneria spathulata is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.
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,