Status:
valid
Authors:
F.L.Bauer ex Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 63 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129483
Common Names
- Globe Daisy
- Globe Daisy Bush
- Globe Daisy Plant
Description
Pycnosorus globosus (also called globe pycnosorus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 meters. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnosorus globosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnosorus globosus has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnosorus globosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pycnosorus globosus
Pycnosorus globosus can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Pycnosorus globosus FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnosorus globosus?
Pycnosorus globosus is commonly known as the Globe Pycnosorus.
What is the optimal temperature for Pycnosorus globosus?
Pycnosorus globosus prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Pycnosorus globosus prefer?
Pycnosorus globosus prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
Species in the Pycnosorus 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,