Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poculiferum
ID:
90144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 375 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089473



Common Names

  • Cup-Fruit
  • Cup-Fruited Psacalium
  • Psacalium poculiferum


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Description

Psacalium poculiferum (also called Cup Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the United States and Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium poculiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium poculiferum is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium poculiferum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Psacalium poculiferum

Psacalium poculiferum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Psacalium poculiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium poculiferum?

Psacalium poculiferum

Where does Psacalium poculiferum grow?

Psacalium poculiferum grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa.

What is the flowering period of Psacalium poculiferum?

Psacalium poculiferum typically flowers from August to October.

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-45781: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.