Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lumbricoides
ID:
115098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilli) Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 127 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114427



Common Names

  • Psychrogeton
  • Earthworm Plant
  • Lumbricoides Psychrogeton


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Description

Psychrogeton lumbricoides (also called Wormleaf groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to South America. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrogeton lumbricoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychrogeton lumbricoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black achene. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrogeton lumbricoides is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psychrogeton lumbricoides

Psychrogeton lumbricoides can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Psychrogeton lumbricoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton lumbricoides?

Psychrogeton lumbricoides

What is the common name of Psychrogeton lumbricoides?

Earthworm Plant

What is the natural habitat of Psychrogeton lumbricoides?

It is found in moist, shady areas, often in forests

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-75924: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.