Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
67901

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 397 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067230



Common Names

  • Phagnalon
  • Silverleaf
  • Silver Ragwort


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Description

Phagnalon calycinum (also called Phagnalon calycinum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phagnalon calycinum sub. caroli-paui (FontQuer) Emb. & Maire
Phagnalon calycinum sub. calycinum
Phagnalon calycinum sub. spathulatum (H.Lindb.) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phagnalon calycinum has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon calycinum is a low-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phagnalon calycinum

Phagnalon calycinum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Phagnalon calycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon calycinum?

Phagnalon calycinum

What is the common name of Phagnalon calycinum?

Fringed Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon calycinum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas

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,

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