Status:
valid
Authors:
Cordem.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion (1895) 525
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000029
Common Names
- Psiadia anchusifolia
- Anchusifolia Psiadia
- Psiadia
Synonyms
- Conyza verbascifolia Bory [illegitimate]
- Conyza anchusifolia Poir. [unknown]
Description
Psiadia anchusifolia (also called 'Mountain Psiadia', 'Mountain Daisy', and 'Mountain Fleabane', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the mountains of East Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia anchusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psiadia anchusifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia anchusifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Psiadia anchusifolia
Psiadia anchusifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Psiadia anchusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia anchusifolia?
Psiadia anchusifolia
What is the common name of Psiadia anchusifolia?
Anchusifolia
What is the family of Psiadia anchusifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the origin of Psiadia anchusifolia?
Tropical Africa
What is the growth habit of Psiadia anchusifolia?
Evergreen shrub
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,