Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
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Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides (syn. Senecio confusus), the Mexican flamevine,[3] is a plant species in the family Asteraceae, native to Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. It is cultivated in Florida and has been reported as persisting after cultivation there, growing on disturbed sites.[4]
Description
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides is a twining vine sometimes reaching a height of 5 m (17 ft). It has orange to red ray flowers and orange disc flowers, and ribbed fruits with persistent bristles.[4][5]
Cultivation
The Mexican flamevine is prized as an ornamental because of its showy flowers. It is widely grown in gardens in parts of the United States. It requires full sun, well-drained soil, and either a trellis or a shrub to climb on.[6] In colder areas, frost will kill the shoots, but the roots can survive the winter in most of the contiguous United States.[7][8]
References
- ^ Tropicos
- ^ The Plant List
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ a b Flora of North America v 20 p 608.
- ^ Cabrera, Angel Lulio. Brittonia 7(2): 56. 1950.
- ^ Brushwood Nursery, Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
- ^ Floridata
- ^ Rare Palm Seeds