Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40: 33 (-34) (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130052
Common Names
- Uribe's Paragynoxys
- Paragynoxys Uribei
- Uribei Paragynoxys
Synonyms
- Paragynoxys pileolanata S.Díaz [unknown]
Description
Paragynoxys uribei (also called Uribe's Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paragynoxys uribei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paragynoxys uribei has yellow-white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paragynoxys uribei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and is generally pest and disease free. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Paragynoxys uribei
Paragynoxys uribei is native to Colombia.
Paragynoxys uribei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paragynoxys uribei?
Paragynoxys uribei
What is the family of Paragynoxys uribei?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Paragynoxys uribei?
Open grasslands and rocky slopes
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,