Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithospermifolia
ID:
123920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cordem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion (1895) 524

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123249

Common Names

  • Lithospermum Psiadia
  • Psiadia Lithospermifolia
  • Lithospermum

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Synonyms

  • Conyza lithospermifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Elphegea hirta Cass. [unknown]

Description

Psiadia lithospermifolia (also called Psiadia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, occurring in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia lithospermifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psiadia lithospermifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia lithospermifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Psiadia lithospermifolia

Psiadia lithospermifolia can be found in the savannas of Africa.

Psiadia lithospermifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia lithospermifolia?

Psiadia lithospermifolia

What is the common name of Psiadia lithospermifolia?

Lithospermifolia Psiadia

Where is Psiadia lithospermifolia found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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,

References