Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) A.Nelson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 16: 23 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018115
Common Names
- Psilostrophe Sparsiflora
- Paper Flower
- Desert Broom
Synonyms
- Riddellia tagetina sparsiflora A.Gray [unknown]
- Psilostrophe tagetina sparsiflora (A.Gray) Greene [deprecated]
Description
Psilostrophe sparsiflora (also called Sparse-flowered Psilostrophe, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psilostrophe sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psilostrophe sparsiflora is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilostrophe sparsiflora is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.
Where to Find Psilostrophe sparsiflora
Psilostrophe sparsiflora is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Psilostrophe sparsiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilostrophe sparsiflora?
Psilostrophe sparsiflora
What is the common name of Psilostrophe sparsiflora?
Sparsiflora Psilostrophe
What is the natural habitat of Psilostrophe sparsiflora?
Psilostrophe sparsiflora is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Psilostrophe genus
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,