Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
128110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb. ex Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. N. States : 1006 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127439

Common Names

  • Psilostrophe villosa
  • Hairy Paperflower
  • Velvet Paperflower

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Synonyms

  • Psilostrophe tagetina cerifera (A.Nelson) B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Psilostrophe villosa (also called Hairy Psilostrophe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a single, hairy stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is topped with a single yellow flower head. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and sagebrush flats.

Uses & Benefits

Psilostrophe villosa is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psilostrophe villosa has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilostrophe villosa is a perennial herb native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Psilostrophe villosa

Psilostrophe villosa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Psilostrophe villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psilostrophe villosa?

Psilostrophe villosa

What is the common name of Psilostrophe villosa?

Woolly Psilostrophe

What is the habitat of Psilostrophe villosa?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands in western North America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8844: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.