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
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.
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 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,