Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pilgerianum
ID:
1292054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45(4): 454. 1911 [25 Jul 1911]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291392



Common Names

  • Pycnophyllum pilgerianum
  • Pilger's Pycnophyllum
  • Pilgerianum Pycnophyllum


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Description

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum (also called Pilger's Pycnophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnophyllum pilgerianum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Pycnophyllum pilgerianum

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum pilgerianum?

Pycnophyllum pilgerianum

What are the common names of Pycnophyllum pilgerianum?

Pilger's cushion-plant

What is the habitat of Pycnophyllum pilgerianum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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