Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
473773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 154 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473105



Common Names

  • Piriqueta Racemosa
  • Racemose Piriqueta
  • Racemose False Pilea


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Synonyms

  • Turnera racemosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Turnera ovata Bello & Espinosa [unknown]
  • Turnera hispidissima Mart. ex Colla [unknown]
  • Piriqueta ovata (Bello & Espinosa) Urb. [unknown]

Description

Piriqueta racemosa (also called Racemose Piriqueta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has a hairy stem and leaves, with small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piriqueta racemosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta racemosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Piriqueta racemosa

Piriqueta racemosa is native to Mexico.

Piriqueta racemosa FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Piriqueta racemosa?

Piriqueta racemosa prefers a temperature range of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Piriqueta racemosa need?

Piriqueta racemosa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Piriqueta racemosa be watered?

Piriqueta racemosa should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Piriqueta genus

Piriqueta subsessilis, Piriqueta venezuelana, Piriqueta scabrida, Piriqueta nitida, Piriqueta racemosa, Piriqueta revoluta, Piriqueta undulata, Piriqueta viscosa, Piriqueta abairana, Piriqueta asperifolia, Piriqueta araguaiana, Piriqueta assurensis, Piriqueta caiapoensis, Piriqueta emasensis, Piriqueta lourteigiae, Piriqueta carnea, Piriqueta cistoides, Piriqueta cristobaliae, Piriqueta flammea, Piriqueta dentata, Piriqueta douradinha, Piriqueta densiflora, Piriqueta duarteana, Piriqueta ochroleuca, Piriqueta rosea, Piriqueta sulfurea, Piriqueta tamberlikii, Piriqueta sidifolia, Piriqueta suborbicularis, Piriqueta taubatensis, Piriqueta morongii, Piriqueta constellata, Piriqueta nanuzae, Piriqueta sarae, Piriqueta corumbensis, Piriqueta aurea, Piriqueta plicata, Piriqueta mortonii, Piriqueta breviseminata, Piriqueta mexicana, Piriqueta hapala, Piriqueta mesoamericana, Piriqueta grandifolia, Piriqueta guianensis, Piriqueta crenata, Piriqueta pampeana,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2546258: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.