Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch. & Schweinf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Égypte 2: 87. 1887 [10 Feb 1887] ; preprint
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088954
Common Names
- Barbey's Phagnalon
- Barbey's False Dandelion
- Barbey's Hawkweed
Description
Rabdochloa burchellii (also called Burchell's Rabdochloa, among many other common names) is a grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a short rhizome and a tufted habit. It has narrow leaves and small spikelets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon barbeyanum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phagnalon barbeyanum has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves that are green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon barbeyanum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in early spring. Plant the divisions in a sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants have established.
Where to Find Phagnalon barbeyanum
Phagnalon barbeyanum is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Phagnalon barbeyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon barbeyanum?
Phagnalon barbeyanum
What are the common names of Phagnalon barbeyanum?
Barbey's Phagnalon
What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon barbeyanum?
Phagnalon barbeyanum is native to Europe and Asia
Species in the Phagnalon genus
Phagnalon acuminatum,
Phagnalon telonense,
Phagnalon bicolor,
Phagnalon viridifolium,
Phagnalon garamantum,
Phagnalon darvazicum,
Phagnalon stenolepis,
Phagnalon kotschyi,
Phagnalon purpurascens,
Phagnalon niveum,
Phagnalon harazianum,
Phagnalon persicum,
Phagnalon lavranosii,
Phagnalon viridifolium,
Phagnalon rechingeri,
Phagnalon murbeckii,
Phagnalon pycnophyllon,
Phagnalon pygmaeum,
Phagnalon abyssinicum,
Phagnalon calycinum,
Phagnalon saxatile,
Phagnalon linifolium,
Phagnalon woodii,
Phagnalon abyssinicum,
Phagnalon quartinianum,
Phagnalon sinaicum,
Phagnalon umbelliforme,
Phagnalon barbeyanum,
Phagnalon pomelii,
Phagnalon nitidum,
Phagnalon yerrimense,
Phagnalon burnatii,
Phagnalon melanoleucum,
Phagnalon sordidum,
Phagnalon retecta,
Phagnalon phagnaloides,
Phagnalon rupestre,
Phagnalon schweinfurthii,
Phagnalon graecum,
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,