Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36: 186 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046577
Common Names
- Pseudogynoxys engleri
- Engler's Pseudogynoxys
- Engler's False Gynoxys
Synonyms
- Senecio almagroi Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Senecio engleri Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Pseudogynoxys engleri (also called Engler's Pseudogynoxys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogynoxys engleri is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin problems, respiratory issues, and digestive issues. It can also be used as an ornamental in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogynoxys engleri is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogynoxys engleri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited to temperate and subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Pseudogynoxys engleri
Pseudogynoxys engleri can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas, and in northern Mexico.
Pseudogynoxys engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys engleri?
Pseudogynoxys engleri
What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys engleri?
Engler's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Pseudogynoxys engleri?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,