Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macounii
ID:
1068363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 247 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067701



Common Names

  • Podistera macounii
  • Macoun's Podistera
  • Macoun's Podistera-root


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Description

Podistera macounii (also called Macoun's Podistera, among many other common names) is an alpine perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in rocky alpine meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Podistera macounii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podistera macounii is a small white or yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podistera macounii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer, and to sow the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Podistera macounii

Podistera macounii can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1700206: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.