Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
latisquamea
ID:
42463

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140420: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.