Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 144 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090523
Common Names
- Few-Flower Pyrrhopappus
- Few-Flowered Daisy
- Pyrrhopappus Pauciflorus
Synonyms
- Pyrrhopappus geiseri Shinners [unknown]
- Pyrrhopappus multicaulis DC. [unknown]
- Chondrilla pauciflora D.Don [unknown]
- Sitilias sessaeana Greene [unknown]
- Pyrrhopappus multicaulis multicaulis [unknown]
- Sitilias multicaulis Greene [unknown]
- Chondrilla sessaeana D.Don [unknown]
- Pyrrhopappus sessaeanus DC. [unknown]
- Sitilias pauciflora Greene [unknown]
Description
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus (also called Few-flowered Pussytoes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus has small yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 5mm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus?
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus
What is the common name of Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus?
Few-Flowered Pappus
Where is Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus found?
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,