Status:
valid
Authors:
(Malme) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 195 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047165
Common Names
- Praxelis insignia
- Showy Praxelis
- Showy Mistflower
Synonyms
- Eupatorium insigne Malme [unknown]
Description
Praxelis insignia (also called praxelis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Praxelis insignia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a source of firewood and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Praxelis insignia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Praxelis insignia is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Praxelis insignia
Praxelis insignia is found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Veracruz.
Praxelis insignia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praxelis insignia?
Praxelis insignia
What is the family of Praxelis insignia?
Asteraceae
Where is Praxelis insignia native to?
Mexico
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,