Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
44761

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 445 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044090



Common Names

  • Tree Petrobium
  • Arboreous Petrobium
  • Tree Petrobium


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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes arborea G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Petrobium forsteri Cass. [unknown]
  • Drimyphyllum helenianum Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes tetrandra Roxb. [unknown]
  • Bidens arborea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes pseudogummifera G.Forst. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Petrobium arboreum (also called Tree Petrobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, leathery leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petrobium arboreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal tea which can help with digestion and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrobium arboreum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrobium arboreum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Petrobium arboreum

Petrobium arboreum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Petrobium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrobium arboreum?

Petrobium arboreum

What is the common name of Petrobium arboreum?

Tree Petrobium

What type of plant is Petrobium arboreum?

Shrub

Species in the Petrobium 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,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237434-1: Based on the initial data import