Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 189: 278 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070700
Common Names
- Cacuminum Psiadia
- Psiadia Cacuminum
- Cacuminum Daisy
Description
Psiadia cacuminum (also called Cacuminal Psiadia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 foot and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia cacuminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a hedge or border. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psiadia cacuminum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia cacuminum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Psiadia cacuminum
Psiadia cacuminum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Psiadia cacuminum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia cacuminum?
Psiadia cacuminum
What is the common name of Psiadia cacuminum?
Cacuminal psid
What is the habitat of Psiadia cacuminum?
It is found in open, disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places
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,