Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciceps
ID:
78534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 155 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077863



Common Names

  • Salmea pauciceps
  • Few-headed Daisy
  • Few-headed Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes pauciceps S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Salmea pauciceps (also called Salmea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of up to 6 cm. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea pauciceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmea pauciceps has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea pauciceps is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Salmea pauciceps

Salmea pauciceps can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Salmea pauciceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea pauciceps?

Salmea pauciceps

What is the common name of Salmea pauciceps?

Pale-headed Wood-sorrel

Where is Salmea pauciceps found?

Salmea pauciceps is found in the tropical Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.

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-34476: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.