Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rollins) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 380. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266311
Common Names
- Dense-stalk Payson
- Dense-stalk Paysonia
- Dense-stalk Montanoa
Description
Paysonia densipila (also called Dense-haired Paysonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Paysonia densipila is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paysonia densipila is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paysonia densipila is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Paysonia densipila
Paysonia densipila is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.
Paysonia densipila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paysonia densipila?
Paysonia densipila
What is the common name of Paysonia densipila?
Dense-haired Paysonia
Where is Paysonia densipila found?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil
Species in the Paysonia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,