Status:
valid
Authors:
Edgew.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20(1): 68 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025895
Common Names
- Snowy Phagnalon
- Snowy Everlasting
- White Everlasting
Synonyms
- Phagnalon acuminatum Aitch. [unknown]
- Phagnalon denticulatum Decne. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Phagnalon niveum (also called Snowy Phagnalon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem and white daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon niveum is a perennial plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phagnalon niveum are white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon niveum is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phagnalon niveum
Phagnalon niveum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Phagnalon niveum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon niveum?
Phagnalon niveum
What is the common name of Phagnalon niveum?
Niveum Phagnalon
What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon niveum?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey
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,