Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 156 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010489
Common Names
- Pseudogynoxys scabra
- Mexican Fireweed
- Mexican Fleabane
Description
Pseudogynoxys scabra (also called Rough False-mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family. It is native to South America, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogynoxys scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogynoxys scabra is a yellow-orange color and has a star-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogynoxys scabra is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.
Where to Find Pseudogynoxys scabra
Pseudogynoxys scabra is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Pseudogynoxys scabra FAQ
What are the common names of Pseudogynoxys scabra?
Pseudogynoxys scabra is commonly known as rough pseudogynoxys.
What is the growth habit of Pseudogynoxys scabra?
Pseudogynoxys scabra is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub.
What are the light requirements for Pseudogynoxys scabra?
Pseudogynoxys scabra prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Pseudogynoxys genus
Pseudogynoxys filicalyculata,
Pseudogynoxys poeppigii,
Pseudogynoxys pohlii,
Pseudogynoxys cummingii,
Pseudogynoxys scabra,
Pseudogynoxys bogotensis,
Pseudogynoxys haenkei,
Pseudogynoxys fragrans,
Pseudogynoxys engleri,
Pseudogynoxys sonchoides,
Pseudogynoxys sodiroi,
Pseudogynoxys cabrerae,
Pseudogynoxys chiribogensis,
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides,
Pseudogynoxys lobata,
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,