Status:
valid
Authors:
Cordem.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion (1895) 525
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060347
Common Names
- Wild Almond
- Psiadia amygdalina
- Wild Almond Bush
Synonyms
- Conyza pulchra Lam. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Conyza amygdalina Lam. [unknown]
Description
Psiadia amygdalina (also called Psiadia punctulata, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia amygdalina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psiadia amygdalina has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia amygdalina is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Psiadia amygdalina
Psiadia amygdalina is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in parts of Africa. It is also commercially available from nurseries and garden centers.
Psiadia amygdalina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia amygdalina?
Psiadia amygdalina
What is the family of Psiadia amygdalina?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Psiadia amygdalina?
Psiadia amygdalina is found in dry, rocky hillsides and in disturbed areas.
Species in the Psiadia genus
Psiadia anchusifolia,
Psiadia boivinii,
Psiadia lucida,
Psiadia hispida,
Psiadia nigrescens,
Psiadia terebinthina,
Psiadia minor,
Psiadia tardieuana,
Psiadia dracaenifolia,
Psiadia vernicosa,
Psiadia marojejyensis,
Psiadia schweinfurthii,
Psiadia penninervia,
Psiadia laurifolia,
Psiadia serrata,
Psiadia altissima,
Psiadia arguta,
Psiadia rivalsii,
Psiadia grandidentata,
Psiadia mauritiana,
Psiadia tsaratananensis,
Psiadia depauperata,
Psiadia rodriguesiana,
Psiadia ceylanica,
Psiadia argentea,
Psiadia pseudonigrescens,
Psiadia salaziana,
Psiadia pollicina,
Psiadia punctulata,
Psiadia alticola,
Psiadia tanala,
Psiadia amygdalina,
Psiadia pascalii,
Psiadia mollissima,
Psiadia quartziticola,
Psiadia agathaeoides,
Psiadia callocephala,
Psiadia sericea,
Psiadia godotiana,
Psiadia vestita,
Psiadia cacuminum,
Psiadia angustifolia,
Psiadia decaryi,
Psiadia dentata,
Psiadia montana,
Psiadia altissima,
Psiadia dimorpha,
Psiadia insignis,
Psiadia viscosa,
Psiadia melastomatoides,
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,