Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
138127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pippen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 34(6): 422, pl. 7, 8 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137456



Common Names

  • Psacalium Nanum
  • Nanum's Psacalium
  • Nanum's False Daisy


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Description

Psacalium nanum (also called Dwarf Psacalium, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows to a height of up to 0.5 meters. It has a slender stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium nanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psacalium nanum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium nanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.

Where to Find Psacalium nanum

Psacalium nanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Psacalium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium nanum?

Psacalium nanum

What is the common name of Psacalium nanum?

Dwarf psacalium

What is the natural habitat of Psacalium nanum?

Dry, rocky slopes in 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-98137: Based on the initial data import
Richard W. Pippen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pippen' in the authors string.