Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.L.Hartm. & M.A.Lane) D.R.Morgan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 18(2): 301 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119537
Common Names
- Psilactis heterocarpa
- Heterocarpous Psilactis
- Heterocarpous False Daisy
Synonyms
- Machaeranthera heterocarpa R.L.Hartm. & M.A.Lane [unknown]
Description
Psilactis heterocarpa (also called Variable-Fruited Psilactis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psilactis heterocarpa is a perennial plant native to Peru. It is used in ornamental landscaping, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psilactis heterocarpa is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilactis heterocarpa is an annual herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Psilactis heterocarpa
Psilactis heterocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Psilactis heterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilactis heterocarpa?
Psilactis heterocarpa
What is the common name of Psilactis heterocarpa?
Psilactis
What is the family of Psilactis heterocarpa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Psilactis 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,