Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pohlii
ID:
5168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Leitão

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Trab. 26 Congr. Nac. Bot., Rio de Janeiro 326. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004497

Common Names

  • Pseudogynoxys pohlii
  • Pseudogynoxys
  • Pohlii

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Synonyms

  • Senecio pohlii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio brasiliensis Spreng. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Senecio pohlii Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Pseudogynoxys pohlii (also called Pohl's False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudogynoxys pohlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudogynoxys pohlii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudogynoxys pohlii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pseudogynoxys pohlii

Pseudogynoxys pohlii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Pseudogynoxys pohlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudogynoxys pohlii?

Pseudogynoxys pohlii

What is the family of Pseudogynoxys pohlii?

Asteraceae

Where is Pseudogynoxys pohlii found?

Mexico

What is the common name of Pseudogynoxys pohlii?

Pohl's False Daisy

What is the growth habit of Pseudogynoxys pohlii?

Herbaceous perennial

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Hermógenes de Freitas Leitão (1944-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leitão' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211377-2: Based on the initial data import