Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decaryi
ID:
73367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 99 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072696

Common Names

  • Decary's Psiadia
  • Psiadia decaryi
  • Psiadia

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Description

Psiadia decaryi (also called 'Decary's Psiadia', 'Decary's Daisy' and 'Decary's Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect stem with large, yellow flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia decaryi is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psiadia decaryi has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia decaryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also susceptible to slugs and snails.

Where to Find Psiadia decaryi

Psiadia decaryi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the dry deciduous forest biome.

Psiadia decaryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia decaryi?

Psiadia decaryi

What is the common name of Psiadia decaryi?

Decary's Psiadia

What is the growth habit of Psiadia decaryi?

Psiadia decaryi is an upright, clump-forming perennial

Species in the Psiadia genus

Psiadia anchusifolia, Psiadia boivinii, Psiadia lucida, Psiadia hispida, Psiadia nigrescens, Psiadia terebinthina, Psiadia minor, Psiadia tardieuana, Psiadia dracaenifolia, Psiadia vernicosa, Psiadia marojejyensis, Psiadia schweinfurthii, Psiadia penninervia, Psiadia laurifolia, Psiadia serrata, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia arguta, Psiadia rivalsii, Psiadia grandidentata, Psiadia mauritiana, Psiadia tsaratananensis, Psiadia depauperata, Psiadia rodriguesiana, Psiadia ceylanica, Psiadia argentea, Psiadia pseudonigrescens, Psiadia salaziana, Psiadia pollicina, Psiadia punctulata, Psiadia alticola, Psiadia tanala, Psiadia amygdalina, Psiadia pascalii, Psiadia mollissima, Psiadia quartziticola, Psiadia agathaeoides, Psiadia callocephala, Psiadia sericea, Psiadia godotiana, Psiadia vestita, Psiadia cacuminum, Psiadia angustifolia, Psiadia decaryi, Psiadia dentata, Psiadia montana, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia dimorpha, Psiadia insignis, Psiadia viscosa, Psiadia melastomatoides,

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,