Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
martingrantii
ID:
34231

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


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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.

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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 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-132445: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.