Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 83 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059973
Common Names
- Pseudobahia bahiifolia
- Bahiifolia Pseudobahia
- Bahiifolia
Synonyms
- Monolopia bahiifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Pseudobahia bahiifolia bahiifolia [unknown]
- Eriophyllum bahiifolium Greene [unknown]
- Monolopia bahiifolia bahiifolia [unknown]
Description
Pseudobahia bahiifolia (also called Bahia's Pseudobahia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudobahia bahiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudobahia bahiifolia is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudobahia bahiifolia is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Pseudobahia bahiifolia
Pseudobahia bahiifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Pseudobahia bahiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudobahia bahiifolia?
Pseudobahia bahiifolia
What is the common name of Pseudobahia bahiifolia?
False Bahia
What is the natural habitat of Pseudobahia bahiifolia?
Dry hillsides in the southwestern United States
Species in the Pseudobahia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,