Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 262 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086138
Common Names
- Psacalium quercifolium
- Quercifolium Psacalium
- Psacalium
Description
Psacalium quercifolium (also called Oakleaf Psacalium, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and grows in rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium quercifolium is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psacalium quercifolium is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium quercifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Psacalium quercifolium
Psacalium quercifolium can be found in Chile.
Psacalium quercifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacalium quercifolium?
Psacalium quercifolium
What is the natural habitat of Psacalium quercifolium?
It is native to South America.
What are the uses of Psacalium quercifolium?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,