Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
60048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 72 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059377



Common Names

  • Pappobolus acutifolius
  • Acutifolius Pappobolus
  • Acutifolius's Pappobolus


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Description

Pappobolus acutifolius (also called sharp-leaved pappobolus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white, daisy-like flower heads and grows in rocky soils, mountain slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pappobolus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappobolus acutifolius is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappobolus acutifolius is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Pappobolus acutifolius

Pappobolus acutifolius is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Pappobolus acutifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappobolus acutifolius?

Pappobolus acutifolius

What type of plant is Pappobolus acutifolius?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus acutifolius?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Pappobolus genus

Pappobolus sagasteguii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus schillingii, Pappobolus microphyllus, Pappobolus discolor, Pappobolus sanchezii, Pappobolus imbaburensis, Pappobolus stuebelii, Pappobolus viridior, Pappobolus ecuadoriensis, Pappobolus smithii, Pappobolus matthewsii, Pappobolus acutifolius, Pappobolus lehmannii, Pappobolus subniveus, Pappobolus acuminatus, Pappobolus argenteus, Pappobolus youngiorum, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus robinsonii, Pappobolus lanatus, Pappobolus nigrescens, Pappobolus storkhortonianus, Pappobolus davidii, Pappobolus lodicatus, Pappobolus decumbens, Pappobolus cajamarcensis, Pappobolus jelskii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus woodsonianus, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus cinerascens, Pappobolus andinus, Pappobolus hutchisonii, Pappobolus amoenus, Pappobolus juncosae, Pappobolus mollicomus, Pappobolus macranthus,

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-16469: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.