Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sarasinii
ID:
123291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Däniker) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 138 (1994). (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122620



Common Names

  • Sarasin's Pytinicarpa
  • Sarasin's Baccharis
  • Sarasin's Groundsel


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Description

Pytinicarpa sarasinii (also called sarasin's pytinicarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and is often found in meadows, prairies and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pytinicarpa sarasinii is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pytinicarpa sarasinii has yellow flowers with a central disc of dark purple. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pytinicarpa sarasinii is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pytinicarpa sarasinii

Pytinicarpa sarasinii is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Pytinicarpa sarasinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pytinicarpa sarasinii?

Pytinicarpa sarasinii

What is the common name of Pytinicarpa sarasinii?

Sarasin's Pytinicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Pytinicarpa sarasinii?

Grassy 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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Albert Ulrich Däniker (1894-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Däniker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978399-1: Based on the initial data import