Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36: 187 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004073
Common Names
- Pseudogynoxys poeppigii
- Poeppig's False Gynoxys
- Poeppig's False Aster
Synonyms
- Gynoxys poeppigii DC. [unknown]
- Senecio sprucei Klatt [unknown]
- Pseudogynoxys sprucei (Klatt) Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii (also called Poeppig's False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogynoxys poeppigii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Pseudogynoxys poeppigii
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys poeppigii?
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii
What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys poeppigii?
Poeppig's Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Pseudogynoxys poeppigii?
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii is found in dry, rocky areas in South America.
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,