Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 158 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114492
Common Names
- Pappobolus decumbens
- Decumbent Pappobolus
- Spreading Pappobolus
Description
Pappobolus decumbens (also called decumbent pappobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California. It grows to heights of up to 1 foot and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus decumbens is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus decumbens is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus decumbens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and planting them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pappobolus decumbens
Pappobolus decumbens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Pappobolus decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus decumbens?
Pappobolus decumbens
What is the common name of Pappobolus decumbens?
Decumbent Pappobolus
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus decumbens?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in open woodlands
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,