Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) D.R.Morgan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 18(2): 302 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029054
Common Names
- Psilactis gentryi
- Gentryi Gentry's Psilactis
- Gentryi Gentry's Everlasting
Description
Psilactis gentryi (also called Gentry's Psilactis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Psilactis gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psilactis gentryi is a small, white, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and bushy, with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilactis gentryi is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Psilactis gentryi
Psilactis gentryi is native to Mexico and can be found in high-altitude grasslands.
Psilactis gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilactis gentryi?
Psilactis gentryi
What is the common name of Psilactis gentryi?
Gentry's Psilactis
What type of plant is Psilactis gentryi?
Asteraceae
Species in the Psilactis genus
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,