Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 182 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076268
Common Names
- Psiadioides Microglossa
- Psiadioides Microglossa Plant
- Psiadioides Microglossa Groundsel
Synonyms
- Conyza hirtella DC. [unknown]
Description
Microglossa psiadioides (also called Psiadio's ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes. It has a woody base with a single stem that can grow up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a greyish-green color. The flowers are yellow and have a daisy-like shape.
Uses & Benefits
Microglossa psiadioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microglossa psiadioides has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microglossa psiadioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Microglossa psiadioides
Microglossa psiadioides is found in moist soils, often near water, in the eastern United States and Canada.
Microglossa psiadioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microglossa psiadioides?
Microglossa psiadioides
What are the characteristics of Microglossa psiadioides?
Microglossa psiadioides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant.
What is the growth habit of Microglossa psiadioides?
Microglossa psiadioides is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m and a width of 1-2 m.
Species in the Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
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,