Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 304 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243545
Description
Pancovia hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Pancovia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, with a maximum height of 1 meter. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pancovia hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pancovia hildebrandtii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pancovia hildebrandtii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pancovia hildebrandtii
Pancovia hildebrandtii can be found in Central America.
Species in the Pancovia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family