Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecum
ID:
138319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 6 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137648



Common Names

  • Phagnalon graecum
  • Graecum Phagnalon
  • Greek Phagnalon


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Description

Phagnalon graecum (also called Greek Phagnalon, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon graecum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Phagnalon graecum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Seed: The seed is small, dark brown and has a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon graecum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Phagnalon graecum

Phagnalon graecum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open, sunny areas.

Phagnalon graecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon graecum?

Phagnalon graecum

What is the common name of Phagnalon graecum?

Greek phagnalon

What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon graecum?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237556-1: Based on the initial data import