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Common Names
- Panphalea Cardaminifolia
- Alpine Bittercress
- Alpine Cress
Description
Panphalea cardaminifolia (also called Bittercress, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a thin stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Panphalea cardaminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panphalea cardaminifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panphalea cardaminifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Panphalea cardaminifolia
Panphalea cardaminifolia is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.
Panphalea cardaminifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Panphalea cardaminifolia?
Common names of Panphalea cardaminifolia include Alpine Bittercress, Alpine Cress, and Alpine Rockcress.
What is the optimal growing environment for Panphalea cardaminifolia?
Panphalea cardaminifolia prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How can I propagate Panphalea cardaminifolia?
Panphalea cardaminifolia can be propagated by seed or division.
Species in the Panphalea genus
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,