Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
1266975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. ex A.Gray) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 381. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266313



Common Names

  • Woolly Payson
  • Woolly Paysonia
  • Woolly Montanoa


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Description

Paysonia lasiocarpa (also called Woolly-fruited Paysonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Paysonia lasiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paysonia lasiocarpa sub. berlanderii (A.Gray) see O'Kane, Steve Lawrence & Al-Shehbaz
Paysonia lasiocarpa sub. heterochroma (S.Watson) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paysonia lasiocarpa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paysonia lasiocarpa is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Paysonia lasiocarpa

Paysonia lasiocarpa is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Paysonia lasiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paysonia lasiocarpa?

Paysonia lasiocarpa

What is the common name of Paysonia lasiocarpa?

Hairy-fruited Paysonia

Where is Paysonia lasiocarpa found?

It is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50221391: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.