Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Schauer) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27(4): 262. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000033
Common Names
- Psacalium napellifolium
- Napellifolium Psacalium
- Psacalium
Synonyms
- Senecio napellifolius Hemsl. [unknown]
- Cacalia napellifolia S.Schauer [unknown]
- Odontotrichum napellifolium (S.Schauer) Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Psacalium napellifolium (also called 'Buttercup Psacalium', 'Crowfoot Psacalium', and 'Napellus Psacalium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium napellifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psacalium napellifolium has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium napellifolium is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Psacalium napellifolium
Psacalium napellifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Psacalium napellifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacalium napellifolium?
Psacalium napellifolium
What is the common name of Psacalium napellifolium?
Napellifolium
What is the family of Psacalium napellifolium?
Asteraceae
What is the origin of Psacalium napellifolium?
Tropical Africa
What is the growth habit of Psacalium napellifolium?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Psacalium genus
Psacalium napellifolium,
Psacalium pachyphyllum,
Psacalium peltatum,
Psacalium pringlei,
Psacalium tussilaginoides,
Psacalium sharpii,
Psacalium pentaflorum,
Psacalium cronquistiorum,
Psacalium filicifolium,
Psacalium globosum,
Psacalium matudae,
Psacalium hintoniorum,
Psacalium goldsmithii,
Psacalium beamanii,
Psacalium argutum,
Psacalium guatemalense,
Psacalium amplum,
Psacalium nephrophyllum,
Psacalium cervinum,
Psacalium amplifolium,
Psacalium cirsiifolium,
Psacalium holwayanum,
Psacalium schillingii,
Psacalium paucicapitatum,
Psacalium laxiflorum,
Psacalium guerreroanum,
Psacalium megaphyllum,
Psacalium hintonii,
Psacalium multilobum,
Psacalium purpusii,
Psacalium sinuatum,
Psacalium silphiifolium,
Psacalium calvum,
Psacalium radulifolium,
Psacalium nelsonii,
Psacalium decompositum,
Psacalium obtusilobum,
Psacalium brachycomum,
Psacalium peltigerum,
Psacalium quercifolium,
Psacalium poculiferum,
Psacalium mollifolium,
Psacalium tabulare,
Psacalium palmeri,
Psacalium platylepis,
Psacalium perezii,
Psacalium pinetorum,
Psacalium eriocarpum,
Psacalium nanum,
Psacalium putlanum,
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
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.