Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
125113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 254 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124442



Common Names

  • Praxelis
  • Cupflower
  • Hairy Cupflower


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Description

Praxelis capillaris (also called Hairy praxelis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Praxelis capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Praxelis capillaris is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Praxelis capillaris is an annual that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little pruning.

Where to Find Praxelis capillaris

Praxelis capillaris can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Praxelis capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Praxelis capillaris?

Praxelis capillaris

What is the common name of Praxelis capillaris?

Hairy Praxelis

What is the natural habitat of Praxelis capillaris?

Grassy slopes 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-85542: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.