Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Schulz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Haussknechtia, Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 4: 28 (1988).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069324
Common Names
- Sigesbeckia Pringlei
- Pringle's Sigesbeckia
- Mexican Stickyweed
Description
Sigesbeckia pringlei (also called Pringle's Sigesbeckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Sigesbeckia pringlei is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sigesbeckia pringlei sub. pringlei
Sigesbeckia pringlei sub. tuerckheimii D.L.Schulz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sigesbeckia pringlei has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sigesbeckia pringlei is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Sigesbeckia pringlei
Sigesbeckia pringlei can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Sigesbeckia pringlei FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Sigesbeckia pringlei?
Sigesbeckia pringlei requires full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the typical size of Sigesbeckia pringlei?
Sigesbeckia pringlei typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the bloom time of Sigesbeckia pringlei?
Sigesbeckia pringlei blooms in late spring to early summer.
Species in the Sigesbeckia genus
Sigesbeckia integrifolia,
Sigesbeckia jorullensis,
Sigesbeckia australiensis,
Sigesbeckia blakei,
Sigesbeckia orientalis,
Sigesbeckia nudicaulis,
Sigesbeckia pubescens,
Sigesbeckia repens,
Sigesbeckia agrestis,
Sigesbeckia bojeri,
Sigesbeckia pringlei,
Sigesbeckia serrata,
Sigesbeckia glabrescens,
Sigesbeckia flosculosa,
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,