Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cummingii
ID:
8164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. ex Oerst.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36: 185 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007493

Common Names

  • Pseudogynoxys
  • Cumming's Pseudogynoxys
  • Pseudogynoxys cummingii

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Synonyms

  • Senecio hemsleyi Britten [unknown]
  • Senecio hoffmannii hoffmannii [unknown]
  • Senecio benthamii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Senecio calocephalus Hemsl. [illegitimate]
  • Pseudogynoxys hoffmannii (Klatt) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio hoffmannii Klatt [unknown]
  • Senecio benthamii Baker [unknown]
  • Gynoxys cummingii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pseudogynoxys cummingii (also called 'Cumming's False Gynoxys', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately divided leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudogynoxys cummingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudogynoxys cummingii has yellow flowers with dark purple centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudogynoxys cummingii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pseudogynoxys cummingii

Pseudogynoxys cummingii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Pseudogynoxys cummingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys cummingii?

Pseudogynoxys cummingii

What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys cummingii?

Cumming's False-Gynoxys

What is the habitat of Pseudogynoxys cummingii?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-107241: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.