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Common Names
- Schkuhria pinnata
- Pinnata Schkuhria
- Pinnate Schkuhria
Synonyms
- Schkuhria hopkirkia A.Gray [unknown]
- Schkuhria abrotanoides Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Schkuhria guatemalensis (Rydb.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Mieria virgata La Llave [unknown]
- Hopkirkia anthemoidea DC. [unknown]
- Tetracarpum pinnatum Moench [unknown]
- Pectis multifida Ortega [unknown]
- Pectis bipinnata Steud. [unknown]
- Schkuhria virgata DC. [unknown]
- Schkuhria pinnata virgata (La Llave) Heiser [unknown]
- Schkuhria pinnata guatemalensis (Rydb.) McVaugh [unknown]
- Schkuhria pringlei S.Watson [unknown]
- Tetracarpum virgatum Rydb. [unknown]
- Tetracarpum guatemalense Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Schkuhria pinnata (also called 'Pinnate Schkuhria', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, toothed leaves. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Schkuhria pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schkuhria pinnata is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schkuhria pinnata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Schkuhria pinnata
Schkuhria pinnata is native to parts of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Schkuhria pinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schkuhria pinnata?
Schkuhria pinnata
What is the growth habit of Schkuhria pinnata?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves.
What is the flowering period of Schkuhria pinnata?
It flowers from May to August.
What is the native range of Schkuhria pinnata?
It is native to the Himalayas.
What is the habitat of Schkuhria pinnata?
It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Species in the Schkuhria genus
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,