Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 374 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085869
Common Names
- Peltigerum Psacalium
- Peltigerum
- Psacalium
Synonyms
- Psacalium peltigerum peltigerum [unknown]
- Cacalia peltigera B.L.Rob. & Seaton [unknown]
Description
Psacalium peltigerum (also called Common Peltigera Lichen, among many other common names) is a perennial lichen of the Peltigeraceae family. It is native to North America and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium peltigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psacalium peltigerum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium peltigerum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Psacalium peltigerum
Psacalium peltigerum is found in Mexico, in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Psacalium peltigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacalium peltigerum?
Psacalium peltigerum
What is the common name of Psacalium peltigerum?
Peltigera lichen
What is the habitat of Psacalium peltigerum?
Rocky outcrops, tree trunks, and soil
Species in the Psacalium genus
Psacalium napellifolium,
Psacalium pachyphyllum,
Psacalium peltatum,
Psacalium pringlei,
Psacalium tussilaginoides,
Psacalium sharpii,
Psacalium pentaflorum,
Psacalium cronquistiorum,
Psacalium filicifolium,
Psacalium globosum,
Psacalium matudae,
Psacalium hintoniorum,
Psacalium goldsmithii,
Psacalium beamanii,
Psacalium argutum,
Psacalium guatemalense,
Psacalium amplum,
Psacalium nephrophyllum,
Psacalium cervinum,
Psacalium amplifolium,
Psacalium cirsiifolium,
Psacalium holwayanum,
Psacalium schillingii,
Psacalium paucicapitatum,
Psacalium laxiflorum,
Psacalium guerreroanum,
Psacalium megaphyllum,
Psacalium hintonii,
Psacalium multilobum,
Psacalium purpusii,
Psacalium sinuatum,
Psacalium silphiifolium,
Psacalium calvum,
Psacalium radulifolium,
Psacalium nelsonii,
Psacalium decompositum,
Psacalium obtusilobum,
Psacalium brachycomum,
Psacalium peltigerum,
Psacalium quercifolium,
Psacalium poculiferum,
Psacalium mollifolium,
Psacalium tabulare,
Psacalium palmeri,
Psacalium platylepis,
Psacalium perezii,
Psacalium pinetorum,
Psacalium eriocarpum,
Psacalium nanum,
Psacalium putlanum,
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,