Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 21: 104, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137030
Common Names
- Lobed False-Cottonweed
- False-Cottonweed
- Pseudogynoxys
Description
Pseudogynoxys lobata (also called False Gynoxys, False Gynoxys lobata, and False Gynoxys lobata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogynoxys lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogynoxys lobata is yellow and has a single head. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogynoxys lobata is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Pseudogynoxys lobata
Pseudogynoxys lobata is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Pseudogynoxys lobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys lobata?
Pseudogynoxys lobata
What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys lobata?
Lobed Pseudogynoxys
What is the habitat of Pseudogynoxys lobata?
Grasslands, meadows, 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,