Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 566, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044996
Common Names
- Schilling's Psacalium
- Psacalium Schillingii
- Schilling's Ragwort
Description
Psacalium schillingii (also called Schilling's Psacalium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium schillingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psacalium schillingii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, thin, light green stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium schillingii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Psacalium schillingii
Psacalium schillingii is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Psacalium schillingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacalium schillingii?
Psacalium schillingii
What are the common names of Psacalium schillingii?
No common names are known for Psacalium schillingii
What is the natural habitat of Psacalium schillingii?
Psacalium schillingii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America
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,