Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 348 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042422
Common Names
- Werneria pygmaea
- Pygmy Werneria
- Pygmy Daisy
Description
Werneria pygmaea (also called Pygmy Werneria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flower heads are yellow and clustered. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in coastal areas and on mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that blooms in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria pygmaea is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria pygmaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in warmer climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Werneria pygmaea
Werneria pygmaea is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Werneria pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria pygmaea?
Werneria pygmaea
What is the common name of Werneria pygmaea?
Pygmaea
What type of plant is Werneria pygmaea?
A flowering plant
Species in the Werneria genus
Werneria glaberrima,
Werneria nubigena,
Werneria orbignyana,
Werneria apiculata,
Werneria obtusiloba,
Werneria villosa,
Werneria pumila,
Werneria melanandra,
Werneria cochlearis,
Werneria caespitosa,
Werneria macbridei,
Werneria pygmaea,
Werneria heteroloba,
Werneria staticifolia,
Werneria weberbaueriana,
Werneria solivifolia,
Werneria aretioides,
Werneria carnulosa,
Werneria pectinata,
Werneria spathulata,
Werneria graminifolia,
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,