Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
93878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 163 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093207



Common Names

  • Psiadia coursii
  • Coursii Psiadia
  • Coursii False-Dandelion


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Description

Psiadia coursii (also called Cours' Psiadia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a slender stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psiadia coursii has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. Seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia coursii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Psiadia coursii

Psiadia coursii is native to South America, from Argentina to Bolivia. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Psiadia coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia coursii?

Psiadia coursii

What is the natural habitat of Psiadia coursii?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in the Himalayas

What is the flowering period of Psiadia coursii?

It flowers from July to August

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,