Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porophylloides
ID:
113808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 377. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113137



Common Names

  • Adenophyllum
  • Porophylloides
  • Desert Four O'Clock


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Description

Adenophyllum porophylloides (also called desert broom, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophyllum porophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophyllum porophylloides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophyllum porophylloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Adenophyllum porophylloides

Adenophyllum porophylloides is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Adenophyllum porophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum porophylloides?

Adenophyllum porophylloides

What is the common name of Adenophyllum porophylloides?

Porophyllum-Leafed Adenophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum porophylloides?

Dry grasslands and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7294: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.