Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
52156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 41 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051485



Common Names

  • Slender Psacalium
  • Slender False Daisy
  • Slender Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio moreliae Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Psacalium laxiflorum (also called Psacalium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, slender stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium laxiflorum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psacalium laxiflorum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium laxiflorum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Psacalium laxiflorum

Psacalium laxiflorum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and woodlands. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.

Psacalium laxiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium laxiflorum?

Psacalium laxiflorum

What is the common name of Psacalium laxiflorum?

Loose-Flowered Psacalium

What is the family of Psacalium laxiflorum?

Asteraceae

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-15003: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.