Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 125, figs (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078751
Common Names
- Pappobolus robinsonii
- Robinsonii Pappobolus
- Pappobolus
Description
Pappobolus robinsonii (also called Robinson's Pappobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It has a short stem and lance-shaped leaves that are toothed along the edges. Its small white flowers are clustered together in flat-topped inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus robinsonii is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an insect repellent and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pappobolus robinsonii has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus robinsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pappobolus robinsonii
Pappobolus robinsonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.
Pappobolus robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus robinsonii?
Pappobolus robinsonii
What is the common name of Pappobolus robinsonii?
Robinson's Pappobolus
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus robinsonii?
It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands in the Chubut Province, Argentina
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,