Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollifolium
ID:
93479

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 491 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092808



Common Names

  • Psacalium
  • Softleaf False Hawksbeard
  • Softleaf Hawkweed


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Description

Psacalium mollifolium (also called Psacalium mollifolium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium mollifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psacalium mollifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium mollifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Psacalium mollifolium

Psacalium mollifolium is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Psacalium mollifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium mollifolium?

Psacalium mollifolium

What type of plant is Psacalium mollifolium?

Perennial herb

Where is Psacalium mollifolium found?

South America

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-49048: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.