Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Farm. Univ. Andes 14: 14. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013189
Common Names
- Paragynoxys
- Cuatrecasasii Daisy
- Cuatrecasasii Paragynoxys
Description
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Paragynoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii 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, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii flower is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cundinamarca, Huila, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, and Tolima.
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii?
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasas' Paragynoxys
What is the natural habitat of Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii?
Grasslands and open woodlands in Colombia
Species in the Paragynoxys genus
Paragynoxys angosturae,
Paragynoxys cuatrecasasii,
Paragynoxys neodendroides,
Paragynoxys regis,
Paragynoxys martingrantii,
Paragynoxys venezuelae,
Paragynoxys steyermarkii,
Paragynoxys meridana,
Paragynoxys santurbanensis,
Paragynoxys corei,
Paragynoxys undatifolia,
Paragynoxys magnifolia,
Paragynoxys uribei,
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,