Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 50 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094305
Common Names
- Fringed Paperflower
- Pilifera Paperflower
- Sticky Paperflower
Description
Psathyrotes pilifera (also called hairy psathyrotes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psathyrotes pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psathyrotes pilifera is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psathyrotes pilifera is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psathyrotes pilifera
Psathyrotes pilifera is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Psathyrotes pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psathyrotes pilifera?
Psathyrotes pilifera
What is the common name of Psathyrotes pilifera?
Hairy Psathyrotes
What type of plant is Psathyrotes pilifera?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Psathyrotes 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,