Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
12466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 364 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011795



Common Names

  • Phagnalon bicolor
  • Bicolor
  • Two-colored Phagnalon


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Synonyms

  • Phagnalon atlanticum rehamnarum Maire [unknown]
  • Phagnalon atlanticum atlanticum [unknown]
  • Phagnalon atlanticum Ball [unknown]

Description

Phagnalon bicolor (also called Two-colored Phagnalon, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white, daisy-like flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phagnalon bicolor has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon bicolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Phagnalon bicolor

Phagnalon bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Phagnalon bicolor FAQ

What type of plant is Phagnalon bicolor?

Phagnalon bicolor is an annual herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae.

Where does Phagnalon bicolor grow?

Phagnalon bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region.

What does Phagnalon bicolor look like?

Phagnalon bicolor has small, yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111426: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.