Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 115, fig (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074239
Common Names
- Youngiorum Pappobolus
- Pappobolus Youngiorum
- Youngiorum
Description
Pappobolus youngiorum (also called common pappobolus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus youngiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural barrier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pappobolus youngiorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, light-brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus youngiorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited for temperate climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pappobolus youngiorum
Pappobolus youngiorum is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Pappobolus youngiorum FAQ
What are the ideal conditions for Pappobolus youngiorum?
Pappobolus youngiorum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
What type of soil does Pappobolus youngiorum prefer?
Pappobolus youngiorum prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types.
How often should Pappobolus youngiorum be watered?
Pappobolus youngiorum should be watered regularly, but it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dry spells.
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,