Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
missiona
ID:
16840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 195 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016169

Common Names

  • Mission Praxelis
  • Praxelis Missiona
  • Praxelis Mission

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Description

Praxelis missiona (also called Mission Praxelis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Americas and is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Praxelis missiona is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Praxelis missiona is a yellow-white composite flower with yellow-green bracts. The seed is a small, dark, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Praxelis missiona is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Praxelis missiona

Praxelis missiona is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Praxelis missiona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Praxelis missiona?

Praxelis missiona

What is the common name of Praxelis missiona?

Mission's False-cotton

What type of plant is Praxelis missiona?

Annual herb

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-115648: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.