Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basifolia
ID:
95274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 194 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094603



Common Names

  • Praxelis Basifolia
  • Basifolia Bush
  • Basifolia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium basifolium Malme [unknown]

Description

Praxelis basifolia (also called Basal Praxelis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Praxelis basifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin infections, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Praxelis basifolia has white flowers with five petals, small seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Praxelis basifolia is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Praxelis basifolia

Praxelis basifolia can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

Praxelis basifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Praxelis basifolia?

Praxelis basifolia

What type of plant is Praxelis basifolia?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Praxelis basifolia?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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-50797: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.