Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bogotensis
ID:
16821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 156 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016150

Common Names

  • Bogota False Daisy
  • Pseudogynoxys Bogotensis
  • False Daisy Bogota

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Synonyms

  • Senecio macrophyllus Kunth [unknown]
  • Senecio moritzianus Klatt [unknown]
  • Senecio bogotensis Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis (also called Bogota False-Cottonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudogynoxys bogotensis is a yellow-white composite flower with yellow-green bracts. The seed is a small, dark, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.

Where to Find Pseudogynoxys bogotensis

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis is native to South America and is found in the wild in Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys bogotensis?

Pseudogynoxys bogotensis

What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys bogotensis?

Bogota False-cotton

What type of plant is Pseudogynoxys bogotensis?

Annual herb

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-115628: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.