Status:
valid
Authors:
Rockh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70(3): 323 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045345
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Werneria
- Werneria
- Weberbaueriana
Description
Werneria weberbaueriana (also called Weberbauer's werneria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Peru. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria weberbaueriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria weberbaueriana is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria weberbaueriana is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Werneria weberbaueriana
Werneria weberbaueriana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Werneria weberbaueriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria weberbaueriana?
Werneria weberbaueriana
What type of plant is Werneria weberbaueriana?
Herb
What is the common name of Werneria weberbaueriana?
Weberbauer's Werneria
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
M. Rockhausen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rockh.' in the authors string.