| Pseudogynoxys engleri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Pseudogynoxys |
| Species: | P. engleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudogynoxys engleri (Hieron.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec. | |
Pseudogynoxys engleri, also known as Engler's daisy,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is native to Ecuador.
Description
Growing up to 1 meter in height, it features oval-shaped leaves and small, yellowish orange, daisy-like flowers with short petals and a large gynoecium in the center.[2]
Distribution
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, deserts and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and as well as roadsides. It is threatened by habitat loss. It can also be found in southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas, and in northern Mexico.[2]
References
- ↑ Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Pseudogynoxys engleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43839A10832656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43839A10832656.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 Pseudogynoxys engleri Selina Wamucii. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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