Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cerv.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 263 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068026
Common Names
- Psacalium sinuatum
- Sinuate Psacalium
- Sinuate Ragwort
Description
Psacalium sinuatum (also called Sinuate Psacalium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psacalium sinuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psacalium sinuatum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psacalium sinuatum is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Psacalium sinuatum
Psacalium sinuatum is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.
Psacalium sinuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psacalium sinuatum?
Psacalium sinuatum
What type of plant is Psacalium sinuatum?
Perennial herb
Where does Psacalium sinuatum grow?
Australia
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,