Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob. & Cuatrec.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2(4): 415 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031978
Common Names
- King's Paragynoxys
- King's Mountain-daisy
- King's Mountain-aster
Synonyms
- Gynoxys regis H.Rob. & Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Paragynoxys regis (also called King's Mountain-daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is often found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paragynoxys regis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive disorders, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paragynoxys regis is yellow and white in color, and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paragynoxys regis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can also be done in spring or autumn, although it is not always successful.
Where to Find Paragynoxys regis
Paragynoxys regis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Paragynoxys regis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys regis?
Paragynoxys regis
What type of plant is Paragynoxys regis?
It is a shrub
Where does Paragynoxys regis grow?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
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,