Status:
valid
Authors:
Thell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 308 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001913
Common Names
- Schkuhria
- Schkuhria schkuhrioides
- Schkuhria Pampas-Grass
Description
Schkuhria schkuhrioides (also called 'Schkuhr's schkuhria', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schkuhria schkuhrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schkuhria schkuhrioides is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schkuhria schkuhrioides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Schkuhria schkuhrioides
Schkuhria schkuhrioides can be found in the temperate regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Schkuhria schkuhrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schkuhria schkuhrioides?
Schkuhria schkuhrioides
What is the common name of Schkuhria schkuhrioides?
Schkuhrioides Schkuhria
What is the natural habitat of Schkuhria schkuhrioides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Schkuhria genus
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Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
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Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
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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,