Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
473789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 114 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473121



Common Names

  • Piriqueta Viscosa
  • Viscosa Piriqueta
  • Viscosa's Piriqueta


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Synonyms

  • Turnera viscosa (Griseb.) C.Wright [unknown]
  • Piriqueta viscosa viscosa [unknown]

Description

Piriqueta viscosa (also called Viscous 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 viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piriqueta viscosa sub. tovariensis Urb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piriqueta viscosa 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 viscosa 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 viscosa

Piriqueta viscosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Piriqueta viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piriqueta viscosa?

Piriqueta viscosa

What is the natural habitat of Piriqueta viscosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Piriqueta viscosa?

1-2 cm

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,

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