Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
94749

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


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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.

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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 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-50287: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.