Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
29193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze ex Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 5 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028522



Common Names

  • Polyachyrus poeppigii
  • Poeppig's Polyachyrus
  • Poeppig's Polyachyrus Plant


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Description

Polyachyrus poeppigii (also called Poeppig's Polyachyrus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyachyrus poeppigii is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polyachyrus poeppigii sub. poeppigii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyachyrus poeppigii is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyachyrus poeppigii is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Polyachyrus poeppigii

Polyachyrus poeppigii is native to South America and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Polyachyrus poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyachyrus poeppigii?

Polyachyrus poeppigii

What is the common name of Polyachyrus poeppigii?

Poeppig's Polyachyrus

What is the natural habitat of Polyachyrus poeppigii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:239129-1: Based on the initial data import