Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusilobum
ID:
81107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 374 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080436



Common Names

  • Psacalium obtusilobum
  • Obtusilobum Psacalium
  • Psacalium


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Description

Psacalium obtusilobum (also called obtuse-lobed psacalium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium obtusilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium obtusilobum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium obtusilobum is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Psacalium obtusilobum

Psacalium obtusilobum is native to South America and is found in the Andes Mountains, from Colombia to northern Chile.

Psacalium obtusilobum FAQ

What are the common names of Psacalium obtusilobum?

Psacalium obtusilobum is commonly known as Obtuse-lobed Psacalium.

What is the natural habitat of Psacalium obtusilobum?

Psacalium obtusilobum is native to South America and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.

What is the flower color of Psacalium obtusilobum?

Psacalium obtusilobum has yellow flowers.

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-37002: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.