Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 430 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094078
Common Names
- Largeflower Pyrrhopappus
- Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus
- Largeflower False Dandelion
Description
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus (also called yellow dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and woodlands.
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus?
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus
What is the common name of Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus?
Large-flowered Pyrrhopappus
What is the natural habitat of Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus?
Dry grassland and rocky slopes
Species in the Pyrrhopappus 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,