Status:
valid
Authors:
Fresen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. i. (1833) 81. t. 4. f. 2.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103525
Common Names
- Shiny Phagnalon
- Phagnalon Nitidum
- Shiny False-Mallow
Description
Phagnalon nitidum (also called Shining Phagnalon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phagnalon nitidum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon nitidum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Phagnalon nitidum
Phagnalon nitidum is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Phagnalon nitidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon nitidum?
Phagnalon nitidum
What is the common name of Phagnalon nitidum?
Shiny Phagnalon
Where is Phagnalon nitidum native to?
Phagnalon nitidum is native to South America
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,