Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 143 (-145), fig. 1 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101117
Common Names
- Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum
- Hinton's Psathyrotopsis
- Hinton's Ragwort
Description
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum (also called Hinton's psathyrotopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and it typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round, with a brown seed coat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum can be found in the mountains of western Mexico.
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum?
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
What are the blooming times of Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum?
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum typically blooms in late spring and early summer.
What is the typical size of Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum?
Psathyrotopsis hintoniorum typically grows to a height of 8-12 inches and a width of 12-18 inches.
Species in the Psathyrotopsis 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,