Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pavlov) Kamelin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 10: 593 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017738
Common Names
- False Glossanth
- False Glossanthes
- False Glossanthus
Synonyms
- Trichanthemis simulans (Pavlov) Karmyschev [unknown]
- Pyrethrum simulans Pavlov [unknown]
- Trichanthemis simulans (Pavl.) Pavlov [unknown]
Description
Pseudoglossanthis simulans (also called False-tongued Pseudoglossanthis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sandy habitats such as deserts and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoglossanthis simulans has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.
Where to Find Pseudoglossanthis simulans
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.
Pseudoglossanthis simulans FAQ
What are the common names for Pseudoglossanthis simulans?
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is commonly known as false glossanth.
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoglossanthis simulans?
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What are the uses of Pseudoglossanthis simulans?
Pseudoglossanthis simulans is used in traditional medicine and is also grown as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Pseudoglossanthis 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,