Pycnocoma subflava - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subflava
ID:
289756
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 65: 57 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289088
Common Names
- Pycnocoma subflava
- Yellowish Pycnocoma
- Yellowish Pycnocoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnocoma subflava (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in the grasslands of South Africa. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnocoma subflava has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnocoma subflava is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnocoma subflava is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pycnocoma subflava
Pycnocoma subflava can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnocoma subflava FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnocoma subflava?
Pycnocoma subflava is commonly known as the yellowish pycnocoma.
What is the growth habit of Pycnocoma subflava?
Pycnocoma subflava is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.
Where is Pycnocoma subflava native to?
Pycnocoma subflava is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Pycnocoma genus
Pycnocoma angustifolia, Pycnocoma bampsiana, Pycnocoma chevalieri, Pycnocoma cornuta, Pycnocoma dentata, Pycnocoma devredii, Pycnocoma elua, Pycnocoma insularum, Pycnocoma littoralis, Pycnocoma louisii, Pycnocoma macrantha, Pycnocoma macrophylla, Pycnocoma minor, Pycnocoma reticulata, Pycnocoma reygaertii, Pycnocoma subflava, Pycnocoma thollonii, Pycnocoma thonneri,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,