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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
S.Watson
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1890
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 153. 1890
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137267
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chrysactinia pinnata
- Silver Ragwort
- Silver Daisy
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chrysactinia pinnata (also called Pinnate Chrysactinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chrysactinia pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Chrysactinia pinnata is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chrysactinia pinnata is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chrysactinia pinnata
                        
                            Chrysactinia pinnata can be found in North America, including parts of the United States and Canada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chrysactinia pinnata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chrysactinia pinnata?
Chrysactinia pinnata
What is the common name of Chrysactinia pinnata?
Pinnate Chrysactinia
What is the origin of Chrysactinia pinnata?
South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chrysactinia 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,