Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 320 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096235
Common Names
- Psiadia incana
- Grey Psiadia
- Hoary Psiadia
Synonyms
- Vernonia gomphophylla Baker [unknown]
Description
Psiadia incana (also called White Psiadia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky slopes and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Psiadia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psiadia incana flowers are white, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiadia incana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Psiadia incana
Psiadia incana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Psiadia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiadia incana?
Psiadia incana
What type of plant is Psiadia incana?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Psiadia incana?
Woodland and meadows
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,