Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cinereus
ID:
113337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ricardi & Weldt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. n.° 26: 26 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112666



Common Names

  • Polyachyrus Cinereus
  • Cinereus Polyachyrus
  • Polyachyrus


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Description

Polyachyrus cinereus (also called Grey-haired Polyachyrus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andean regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polyachyrus cinereus has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyachyrus cinereus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyachyrus cinereus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Regular watering is recommended during the growing season.

Where to Find Polyachyrus cinereus

Polyachyrus cinereus is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Polyachyrus cinereus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyachyrus cinereus?

Polyachyrus cinereus

What is the common name of Polyachyrus cinereus?

Grey Polyachyrus

What is the habitat of Polyachyrus cinereus?

Grasslands and meadows

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-7221: Based on the initial data import
Mario Héctor Ricardi Salinas (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricardi' in the authors string.
Eduardo Weldt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weldt' in the authors string.