Status:
valid
Authors:
Ortega
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec. : 39 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016439
Common Names
- Pascalia glauca
- Glaucous Pascalia
- Glaucous Ragwort
Description
Pascalia glauca (also called 'gray pascalia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pascalia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pascalia glauca has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pascalia glauca is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is typically propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pascalia glauca
Pascalia glauca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pascalia glauca FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Pascalia glauca?
Pascalia glauca prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Pascalia glauca?
Pascalia glauca prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.
How much sunlight does Pascalia glauca need?
Pascalia glauca prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
Species in the Pascalia genus
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,