Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 55 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120169
Common Names
- Psacaliopsis macdonaldii
- Macdonaldii Psacaliopsis
- Psacaliopsis of Macdonaldii
Description
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii (also called Macdonald's Psacaliopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers that appear in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has small yellow flowers and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8.
Where to Find Psacaliopsis macdonaldii
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii is native to North America, specifically western Canada and the United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacaliopsis macdonaldii?
Psacaliopsis macdonaldii
What is the common name of Psacaliopsis macdonaldii?
MacDonald's Psacaliopsis
What type of plant is Psacaliopsis macdonaldii?
It is a shrub
Species in the Psacaliopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
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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,