Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 263 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071864
Common Names
- Field Psacalium
- Field Wormwood
- Silphium
Synonyms
- Cacalia silphiifolia B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
- Odontotrichum silphiifolium (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Rydb. [unknown]
- Senecio silphiifolius (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) García-Pérez [unknown]
Description
Psacalium silphiifolium (also called Silver Psacalium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short, branching stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and covered in silvery-white hairs. The flowers are yellow and grow in small, flat-topped clusters. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium silphiifolium is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psacalium silphiifolium is yellow and daisy-like, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium silphiifolium is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sandy potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should establish in a few weeks.
Where to Find Psacalium silphiifolium
Psacalium silphiifolium is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Psacalium silphiifolium FAQ
What are the ideal soil conditions for Psacalium silphiifolium?
Psacalium silphiifolium prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Psacalium silphiifolium?
Psacalium silphiifolium can be propagated by seed or by division.
What is the best time to plant Psacalium silphiifolium?
Psacalium silphiifolium should be planted in the spring or fall.
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,