Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 20: 64 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041792
Common Names
- Pembertonia Latisquamea
- Latisquamea Pembertonia
- Latisquamea Silverbush
Description
Pembertonia latisquamea (also called Pembertonia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Hawaii. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to about 3 feet in height. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry, coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pembertonia latisquamea is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pembertonia latisquamea is a yellow, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pembertonia latisquamea is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pembertonia latisquamea
Pembertonia latisquamea is found in tropical rainforests of Australia.
Pembertonia latisquamea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pembertonia latisquamea?
Pembertonia latisquamea
What is the common name of Pembertonia latisquamea?
Broad-leaved Pembertonia
What are the uses of Pembertonia latisquamea?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Pembertonia 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,