Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 218 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059417
Common Names
- Porophyllum Adenophyllum
- Desert Marigold
- Tansy-Leaved Marigold
Synonyms
- Boebera porophyllum Kunth [unknown]
- Schlechtendalia porophyllum Kuntze [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophylla DC. [unknown]
- Dyssodia glandulosa Less. [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophyllum Willd. [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophyllum porophyllum [unknown]
- Lebetina porophyllum Rydb. [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophyllum Cav. [unknown]
- Pteronia porophyllum Cav. [unknown]
- Adenophyllum porophyllum porophyllum [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophylla Lag. [unknown]
- Dyssodia porophyllum porophyllum [unknown]
- Boebera alternifolia Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
- Lebetina porophyllum (Cav.) A.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Adenophyllum porophyllum (also called Porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adenophyllum porophyllum is a flowering plant that is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenophyllum porophyllum var. cancellatum (Cass.) Strother
Adenophyllum porophyllum var. radiatum (DC.) Strother
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Adenophyllum porophyllum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenophyllum porophyllum is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. It can also be grown from seed.
Where to Find Adenophyllum porophyllum
Adenophyllum porophyllum can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Adenophyllum porophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum porophyllum?
Adenophyllum porophyllum
What is the common name of Adenophyllum porophyllum?
Desert-thorn
What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum porophyllum?
It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico
Species in the Adenophyllum genus
Adenophyllum pulcherrimum,
Adenophyllum glandulosum,
Adenophyllum speciosum,
Adenophyllum wrightii,
Adenophyllum porophyllum,
Adenophyllum cooperi,
Adenophyllum appendiculatum,
Adenophyllum squamosum,
Adenophyllum porophylloides,
Adenophyllum anomalum,
Adenophyllum aurantium,
Adenophyllum yecoranum,
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,