Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
annua
ID:
114992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 100 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114321



Common Names

  • Desert Cotton
  • Annual Cottonweed
  • Annual Psathyrotes


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Synonyms

  • Bulbostylis annua Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Psathyrotes annua (also called Annual Psathyrotes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and is usually found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psathyrotes annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psathyrotes annua has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psathyrotes annua is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It 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 (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Psathyrotes annua

Psathyrotes annua is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Psathyrotes annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psathyrotes annua?

Psathyrotes annua

What is the common name of Psathyrotes annua?

Annual psathyrotes

What is the natural habitat of Psathyrotes annua?

Deserts and dry grasslands

Species in the Psathyrotes genus

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-75823: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.