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
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.
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 Myriactis genus
Myriactis japonensis,
Myriactis wallichii,
Myriactis wightii,
Myriactis westonii,
Myriactis minuscula,
Myriactis delavayi,
Myriactis nepalensis,
Myriactis assamensis,
Myriactis rupestris,
Myriactis humilis,
Myriactis sakirana,
Myriactis cabrerae,
Myriactis panamensis,
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,