Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 7(1): 56 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124764
Common Names
- Mexican Fireweed
- Chenopodium
- Goosefoot
Synonyms
- Senecio berlandieri (DC.) Sch.Bip. [illegitimate]
- Senecio confusus Britten [unknown]
- Gynoxys berlandieri DC. [unknown]
- Senecio oerstedtii Kuntze [unknown]
- Gynoxys cordifolia cordifolia [unknown]
- Senecio chenopodioides Kunth [unknown]
- Gynoxys berlandieri berlandieri [unknown]
- Senecio jussieui Klatt ex Hieron. [unknown]
- Pseudogynoxys berlandieri (DC.) Cabrera [unknown]
- Senecio berlandieri (DC.) Hemsl. [illegitimate]
- Cacalia scandens Zeyh. ex DC. [unknown]
- Gynoxys berlandieri cuneata DC. [unknown]
- Gynoxys berlandieri cordifolia DC. [unknown]
- Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides chenopodioides [unknown]
- Pseudogynoxys volubilis (Hook.) Cabrera [unknown]
- Pseudogynoxys cordifolia (Cass.) Cabrera [unknown]
- Gynoxys cordifolia Cass. [unknown]
- Senecio volubilis Hook. [unknown]
Description
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides (also called Mexican Flame Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has bright green leaves and red-orange flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used to make dyes and inks, and as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii (Benth. ex Oerst.) B.L.Turner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides is a small, yellow-green flower head with yellow disc florets. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, single-seeded fruit that does not open at maturity. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia.
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides?
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
What type of plant is Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides?
It is an annual herb
Where is Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides found?
It is found in South America
What are the characteristics of Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides?
It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves
What is the flowering period of Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides?
It flowers from April to June
Species in the Pseudogynoxys genus
Pseudogynoxys filicalyculata,
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii,
Pseudogynoxys pohlii,
Pseudogynoxys cummingii,
Pseudogynoxys scabra,
Pseudogynoxys bogotensis,
Pseudogynoxys haenkei,
Pseudogynoxys fragrans,
Pseudogynoxys engleri,
Pseudogynoxys sonchoides,
Pseudogynoxys sodiroi,
Pseudogynoxys cabrerae,
Pseudogynoxys chiribogensis,
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides,
Pseudogynoxys lobata,
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,