Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 156 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033560
Common Names
- Martin's Paragynoxys
- Paragynoxys
- Martin's Paragynoxys
Description
Paragynoxys martingrantii (also called Martingrant's Paragynoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paragynoxys martingrantii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Paragynoxys martingrantii is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of 3-4 mm. The seed is an achene, with a length of 1-2 mm, and a width of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paragynoxys martingrantii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Paragynoxys martingrantii
Paragynoxys martingrantii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Paragynoxys martingrantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys martingrantii?
Paragynoxys martingrantii
What is the common name of Paragynoxys martingrantii?
Martingrant's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Paragynoxys martingrantii?
Grasslands, meadows and open woodlands
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,