Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fuscus
ID:
126988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 288 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126317



Common Names

  • Polyachyrus
  • Fuscus
  • Fuscus Polyachyrus


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Synonyms

  • Polyachyrus fuscus fuscus [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus nesites I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus fuscus roseus Reiche [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus roseus Phil. [unknown]
  • Diaphoranthus fuscus Meyen [unknown]

Description

Polyachyrus fuscus (also called Polyachyrus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyachyrus fuscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to help control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyachyrus fuscus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyachyrus fuscus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Polyachyrus fuscus

Polyachyrus fuscus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Polyachyrus fuscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyachyrus fuscus?

Polyachyrus fuscus

What is the common name of Polyachyrus fuscus?

Dark Polyachyrus

What is the natural habitat of Polyachyrus fuscus?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

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