Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 95. 1918 [18 Jun 1918]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029562
Common Names
- Viguiera pinnatilobata
- Pinnatilobata Sunflower
- Mexican Sunflower
Synonyms
- Viguiera pinnatilobata pinnatilobata [unknown]
Description
Viguiera pinnatilobata (also called Pinnatilobata Viguiera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Viguiera pinnatilobata is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers and bright green leaves. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viguiera pinnatilobata has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-tipped ray floret. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viguiera pinnatilobata is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as the plant can be slow to germinate from seed. It is also important to ensure that the soil is kept moist during the growing season.
Where to Find Viguiera pinnatilobata
Viguiera pinnatilobata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Viguiera pinnatilobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viguiera pinnatilobata?
Viguiera pinnatilobata
What type of plant is Viguiera pinnatilobata?
Viguiera pinnatilobata is a perennial herb.
Where does Viguiera pinnatilobata grow?
Viguiera pinnatilobata grows in South America.
Species in the Viguiera genus
Viguiera benzorium,
Viguiera dentata,
Viguiera hassleriana,
Viguiera mima,
Viguiera orientalis,
Viguiera simulans,
Viguiera truxillensis,
Viguiera pinnatilobata,
Viguiera tepoxtlensis,
Viguiera anchusaefolia,
Viguiera parkinsonii,
Viguiera santacatarinense,
Viguiera ensifolia,
Viguiera aspiliodies,
Viguiera cornifolia,
Viguiera spooneri,
Viguiera leptodonta,
Viguiera hypochlora,
Viguiera reyrobinsonii,
Viguiera flava,
Viguiera drymonia,
Viguiera funkiae,
Viguiera paranensis,
Viguiera latibracteata,
Viguiera weberbaueri,
Viguiera grammatoglossa,
Viguiera szyszylowiczii,
Viguiera pazensis,
Viguiera corumbensis,
Viguiera revoluta,
Viguiera oligantha,
Viguiera megapotamica,
Viguiera davilae,
Viguiera goebelii,
Viguiera buddleiiformis,
Viguiera maculata,
Viguiera sultepecana,
Viguiera microphylla,
Viguiera paneroana,
Viguiera moreliana,
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,