Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
33375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) MacLeish

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Taxon 33: 106 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032704



Common Names

  • Two-colored Paralychnophora
  • Two-colored Daisy
  • Two-colored Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Paralychnophora schwackei (Glaz.) MacLeish [unknown]
  • Sphaerophora bicolor Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vanillosmopsis bicolor Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eremanthus schwackei Glaz. [unknown]
  • Albertinia bicolor DC. [unknown]
  • Eremanthus bicolor Baker [unknown]
  • Paralychnophora santosii (H.Rob.) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]
  • Lychnocephalus bicolor Mart. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Paralychnophora bicolor (also called Two-colored Paralychnophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs. It is native to Mexico and is found in open grassy areas and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Paralychnophora bicolor is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paralychnophora bicolor has yellow-white flowers with a long calyx. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paralychnophora bicolor is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Paralychnophora bicolor

Paralychnophora bicolor is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Paralychnophora bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paralychnophora bicolor?

Paralychnophora bicolor

What is the natural habitat of Paralychnophora bicolor?

Grassy hillsides

What is the flowering season of Paralychnophora bicolor?

Late spring to early summer

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nanda F. Fleming MacLeish (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeish' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182982-2: Based on the initial data import