Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
130875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 42(2): 422. 1986 [1985 publ. 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130204



Common Names

  • Panamanian Myriactis
  • Myriactis Panamensis
  • Panamensis Myriactis


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Description

Myriactis panamensis (also called Panama myriactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in open, sandy soils, often in areas with sparse vegetation. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Myriactis panamensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make tea for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriactis panamensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriactis panamensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Myriactis panamensis

Myriactis panamensis is native to Panama. It can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the country.

Myriactis panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriactis panamensis?

Myriactis panamensis

What is the common name of Myriactis panamensis?

Panamanian myriactis

Where is Myriactis panamensis found?

It is found in Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91107: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.