Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Zoe 4: 403, pl. 31 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126503
Common Names
- Faxonia pusilla
- Small Faxonia
- Small-flowered Faxonia
Description
Faxonia pusilla (also called Dwarf Faxonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Faxonia pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faxonia pusilla has small yellow flowers with four petals and a center of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faxonia pusilla is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Faxonia pusilla
Faxonia pusilla is found in the western United States and Canada.
Faxonia pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faxonia pusilla?
Faxonia pusilla
What is the common name of Faxonia pusilla?
Fairy Duster
What is the natural habitat of Faxonia pusilla?
Deserts and scrublands
Species in the Faxonia 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,