Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) A.J.Scott
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46(2): 347 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089673
Common Names
- Viscous Psiadia
- False Daisy
- Sticky Psiadia
Synonyms
- Elphegea quinquenervia Cass. [unknown]
- Psiadia glauca Ayres ex Baker [unknown]
- Elphegea minor Cass. [unknown]
- Psiadia integerrima integerrima [unknown]
- Baccharis viscosa Lam. [unknown]
- Psiadia integerrima minor (Cass.) DC. [unknown]
- Psiadia integerrima DC. [unknown]
- Psiadia trinervia Willd. [unknown]
Description
Psiadia viscosa (also called Sticky Psiadia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia viscosa is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psiadia viscosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia viscosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny location until established.
Where to Find Psiadia viscosa
Psiadia viscosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Psiadia viscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia viscosa?
Psiadia viscosa
What is the common name of Psiadia viscosa?
Viscid Psiadia
What is the habitat of Psiadia viscosa?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,