Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meridana
ID:
70498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 156 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069827



Common Names

  • Merida Paragynoxys
  • Merida False Daisy
  • Merida Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio meridanus Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Gynoxys verrucosa V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Senecio steyermarkii Cuatrec. [illegitimate]

Description

Paragynoxys meridana (also called Merida paragynoxys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is a shrub, with a single trunk and a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paragynoxys meridana is a popular ornamental plant and is used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paragynoxys meridana has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paragynoxys meridana is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem, dip it in rooting hormone, and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Paragynoxys meridana

Paragynoxys meridana can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Paragynoxys meridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys meridana?

Paragynoxys meridana

What is the family of Paragynoxys meridana?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Paragynoxys meridana?

Grasslands

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-26636: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.