Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acutilobus
ID:
44655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 315 (1988): (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043984



Common Names

  • Sharp-bracted Myxopappus
  • Sharp-bracted Cottonweed
  • Sharp-bracted Pussytoes


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum acutilobum DC. [unknown]
  • Pentzia acutiloba Hutch. [unknown]
  • Cenocline acutiloba K.Koch [unknown]
  • Matricaria acutiloba Harv. [unknown]

Description

Myxopappus acutilobus (also called Sharp-lobed Myxopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Myxopappus acutilobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myxopappus acutilobus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, feathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myxopappus acutilobus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Myxopappus acutilobus

Myxopappus acutilobus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.

Myxopappus acutilobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myxopappus acutilobus?

Myxopappus acutilobus

What is the common name of Myxopappus acutilobus?

Sharp-lobed Myxopappus

What is the natural habitat of Myxopappus acutilobus?

Myxopappus acutilobus is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in South Africa.

Species in the Myxopappus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14255: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.