Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 221 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021576
Common Names
- Kotschy's Phagnalon
- Kotschy's Hawkweed
- Kotschy's Mouse-Ear
Synonyms
- Conyza varthemioides Nábělek [unknown]
Description
Phagnalon kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Phagnalon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon kotschyi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phagnalon kotschyi is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a yellow disc and yellow-green ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single, basal leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon kotschyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Phagnalon kotschyi
Phagnalon kotschyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the southern and eastern parts of the region.
Phagnalon kotschyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon kotschyi?
Phagnalon kotschyi
What type of plant is Phagnalon kotschyi?
Phagnalon kotschyi is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Phagnalon kotschyi found?
Phagnalon kotschyi is native to the Middle East and Central 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,