Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 249 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069820
Common Names
- Godot's Psiadia
- Godot Psiadia
- Godot's False Daisy
Description
Psiadia godotiana (also called Godot's psiadia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is a shrub, with a single trunk and a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia godotiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psiadia godotiana has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia godotiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Psiadia godotiana
Psiadia godotiana can be found in tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Psiadia godotiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia godotiana?
Psiadia godotiana
What is the family of Psiadia godotiana?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Psiadia godotiana?
Grasslands
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,