Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porophyllum
ID:
60088

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


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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.

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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 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-16506: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.