Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pl. Baker. 3: 29 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131535
Common Names
- Baker's Psilostrophe
- Baker's Paperflower
- Baker's Paperplant
Synonyms
- Psilostrophe pumila A.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Psilostrophe bakeri (also called Baker's Psilostrophe, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psilostrophe bakeri is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilostrophe bakeri has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilostrophe bakeri is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Plant the seeds in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn to propagate.
Where to Find Psilostrophe bakeri
Psilostrophe bakeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Psilostrophe bakeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilostrophe bakeri?
Psilostrophe bakeri
What is the common name of Psilostrophe bakeri?
Baker's paperflower
What is the natural habitat of Psilostrophe bakeri?
Psilostrophe bakeri is found in dry, sandy, and rocky areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Psilostrophe 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,