Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
70372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cordem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion (1895) 524

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069701

Common Names

  • Silver-leaved Psiadia
  • Silver-leaf Psiadia
  • Silver-leaved Bush Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Conyza sericea Bory [unknown]

Description

Psiadia sericea (also called Silky-leaved psiadia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia sericea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating colds, headaches, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiadia sericea is a yellow, star-shaped head with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia sericea is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psiadia sericea

Psiadia sericea is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.

Psiadia sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia sericea?

Psiadia sericea

What is the common name of Psiadia sericea?

Silky Psiadia

Where is Psiadia sericea native to?

South Africa

Species in the Psiadia genus

Psiadia anchusifolia, Psiadia boivinii, Psiadia lucida, Psiadia hispida, Psiadia nigrescens, Psiadia terebinthina, Psiadia minor, Psiadia tardieuana, Psiadia dracaenifolia, Psiadia vernicosa, Psiadia marojejyensis, Psiadia schweinfurthii, Psiadia penninervia, Psiadia laurifolia, Psiadia serrata, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia arguta, Psiadia rivalsii, Psiadia grandidentata, Psiadia mauritiana, Psiadia tsaratananensis, Psiadia depauperata, Psiadia rodriguesiana, Psiadia ceylanica, Psiadia argentea, Psiadia pseudonigrescens, Psiadia salaziana, Psiadia pollicina, Psiadia punctulata, Psiadia alticola, Psiadia tanala, Psiadia amygdalina, Psiadia pascalii, Psiadia mollissima, Psiadia quartziticola, Psiadia agathaeoides, Psiadia callocephala, Psiadia sericea, Psiadia godotiana, Psiadia vestita, Psiadia cacuminum, Psiadia angustifolia, Psiadia decaryi, Psiadia dentata, Psiadia montana, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia dimorpha, Psiadia insignis, Psiadia viscosa, Psiadia melastomatoides,

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