Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
2438

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xlvii. 206 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001767



Common Names

  • Boivin's Psiadia
  • Boivin's False Dandelion
  • Boivin's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Pluchea boivinii Klatt [unknown]
  • Psiadia frappieri Cordem. [unknown]

Description

Psiadia boivinii (also called Boivin's Psiadia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia boivinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiadia boivinii is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia boivinii is a perennial plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and each clump should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Psiadia boivinii

Psiadia boivinii is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Psiadia boivinii FAQ

What type of plant is Psiadia boivinii?

Psiadia boivinii is a biennial herb.

What is the size of Psiadia boivinii?

Psiadia boivinii can grow up to 80 cm in height.

What is the flowering period of Psiadia boivinii?

Psiadia boivinii flowers from April to June.

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,