Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 74: 15 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095589
Common Names
- Undulate Paragynoxys
- Wavy Paragynoxys
- Undulated Paragynoxys
Description
Paragynoxys undatifolia (also called 'Prickly Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny margins and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paragynoxys undatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Paragynoxys undatifolia flower is a small, yellow flower with a long stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paragynoxys undatifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Paragynoxys undatifolia
Paragynoxys undatifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Paragynoxys undatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys undatifolia?
Paragynoxys undatifolia
What is the common name of Paragynoxys undatifolia?
Undulate Paragynoxys
What is the natural habitat of Paragynoxys undatifolia?
It is found in dry, open habitats in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Wyoming
Species in the Paragynoxys genus
Paragynoxys angosturae,
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii,
Paragynoxys neodendroides,
Paragynoxys regis,
Paragynoxys martingrantii,
Paragynoxys venezuelae,
Paragynoxys steyermarkii,
Paragynoxys meridana,
Paragynoxys santurbanensis,
Paragynoxys corei,
Paragynoxys undatifolia,
Paragynoxys magnifolia,
Paragynoxys uribei,
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,