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
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.
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 Praxelis genus
Praxelis insignis,
Praxelis asperulacea,
Praxelis missiona,
Praxelis grandiflora,
Praxelis conoclinanthia,
Praxelis odontodactyla,
Praxelis kleinioides,
Praxelis sanctopaulensis,
Praxelis insignia,
Praxelis clematidea,
Praxelis ostenii,
Praxelis basifolia,
Praxelis splettii,
Praxelis grandiflora,
Praxelis chiquitensis,
Praxelis capillaris,
Praxelis diffusa,
Praxelis decumbens,
Praxelis macrocarpa,
Praxelis minima,
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,