Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
13860

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


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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.

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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 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

Luis Enrique Ruiz-Terán (1923-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz-Terán' in the authors string.
Manuel López-Figueiras (1915-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Fig.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327790-2: Based on the initial data import