Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goldsmithii
ID:
13590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 260 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012919



Common Names

  • Goldsmith's Psacalium
  • Goldsmith Psacalium
  • Psacalium goldsmithii


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Synonyms

  • Odontotrichum goldsmithii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cacalia goldsmithii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Odontotrichum goldsmithii goldsmithii [unknown]

Description

Psacalium goldsmithii (also called Goldsmith's Psacalium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to India, and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium goldsmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium goldsmithii is a yellow-golden daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium goldsmithii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Psacalium goldsmithii

Psacalium goldsmithii is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.

Psacalium goldsmithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium goldsmithii?

Psacalium goldsmithii

What is the common name of Psacalium goldsmithii?

Goldsmith's Psacalium

What is the natural habitat of Psacalium goldsmithii?

Psacalium goldsmithii is found in dry, open woods and fields in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Species in the Psacalium genus

Psacalium napellifolium, Psacalium pachyphyllum, Psacalium peltatum, Psacalium pringlei, Psacalium tussilaginoides, Psacalium sharpii, Psacalium pentaflorum, Psacalium cronquistiorum, Psacalium filicifolium, Psacalium globosum, Psacalium matudae, Psacalium hintoniorum, Psacalium goldsmithii, Psacalium beamanii, Psacalium argutum, Psacalium guatemalense, Psacalium amplum, Psacalium nephrophyllum, Psacalium cervinum, Psacalium amplifolium, Psacalium cirsiifolium, Psacalium holwayanum, Psacalium schillingii, Psacalium paucicapitatum, Psacalium laxiflorum, Psacalium guerreroanum, Psacalium megaphyllum, Psacalium hintonii, Psacalium multilobum, Psacalium purpusii, Psacalium sinuatum, Psacalium silphiifolium, Psacalium calvum, Psacalium radulifolium, Psacalium nelsonii, Psacalium decompositum, Psacalium obtusilobum, Psacalium brachycomum, Psacalium peltigerum, Psacalium quercifolium, Psacalium poculiferum, Psacalium mollifolium, Psacalium tabulare, Psacalium palmeri, Psacalium platylepis, Psacalium perezii, Psacalium pinetorum, Psacalium eriocarpum, Psacalium nanum, Psacalium putlanum,

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-112502: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.