Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(10): 176 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090803
Common Names
- Paperflower
- Button Snakeweed
- Cobbler's Pegs
Synonyms
- Riddellia tagetina Nutt. [unknown]
- Riddellia tagetina (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Riddellia tagetina tagetina [unknown]
- Psilostrophe tagetina lanata A.Nelson [unknown]
- Psilostrophe tagetina grandiflora (Rydb.) Heiser [unknown]
- Psilostrophe tagetina tagetina [unknown]
- Psilostrophe grandiflora Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Psilostrophe tagetina (also called Tagetes-Leaf Paperflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and an upright habit. The leaves are linear in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are yellow and are borne in a capitulum.
Uses & Benefits
Psilostrophe tagetina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. Its leaves can also be used in salads and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilostrophe tagetina has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilostrophe tagetina is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Psilostrophe tagetina
Psilostrophe tagetina is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Psilostrophe tagetina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilostrophe tagetina?
Psilostrophe tagetina
What is the family of Psilostrophe tagetina?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Psilostrophe tagetina?
North America
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,