Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
newtonii
ID:
115932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Anderb. & P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15(4): 378 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115261

Common Names

  • Newton's Pseudotrichia
  • Newton's False Hair-grass
  • Newton's Hair-grass

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Synonyms

  • Xyridopsis newtonii (O.Hoffm.) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Emilia newtonii (O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Oligothrix newtonii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Psednotrichia newtonii (also called Newton's Rock-Rose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Psednotrichia newtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Psednotrichia newtonii flower is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psednotrichia newtonii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can also be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Psednotrichia newtonii

Psednotrichia newtonii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Psednotrichia newtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psednotrichia newtonii?

Psednotrichia newtonii

What is the common name of Psednotrichia newtonii?

Newtonii Psednotrichia

What is the natural habitat of Psednotrichia newtonii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-76724: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.