Status:
valid
Authors:
Qaiser & Lack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15(2): 442 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037917
Common Names
- Lavranos' Phagnalon
- Phagnalon
- Lavranos Phagnalon
Description
Phagnalon lavranosii (also called 'Lavranos' Phagnalon', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon lavranosii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phagnalon lavranosii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-6 mm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are green with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon lavranosii is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also relatively pest and disease-free.
Where to Find Phagnalon lavranosii
Phagnalon lavranosii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Phagnalon lavranosii FAQ
What are the common uses of Phagnalon lavranosii?
Phagnalon lavranosii is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
What is the growth habit of Phagnalon lavranosii?
Phagnalon lavranosii is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head.
What is the scientific classification of Phagnalon lavranosii?
Phagnalon lavranosii belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Phagnalon.
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,