Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 488 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037683
Common Names
- Praxelis Sanctopaulensis
- Sanctopaulensis Praxelis
- Praxelis
Synonyms
- Eupatorium sanctopaulense sanctopaulense [unknown]
- Eupatorium sanctopaulense B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Chromolaena sanctopaulensis (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Praxelis sanctopaulensis (also called Brazilian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Brazil and Paraguay. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides. Its physical characteristics include a single stem with a few branches, and white, yellow, or pink flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Praxelis sanctopaulensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Praxelis sanctopaulensis is yellow and daisy-like with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Praxelis sanctopaulensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Water the plant deeply and infrequently, and mulch around the plant to help retain moisture. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Praxelis sanctopaulensis
Praxelis sanctopaulensis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas and north to Virginia.
Praxelis sanctopaulensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praxelis sanctopaulensis?
Praxelis sanctopaulensis
What is the natural habitat of Praxelis sanctopaulensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the flowering season of Praxelis sanctopaulensis?
Late spring to early summer
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,
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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,