Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnophyllon
ID:
46893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 109: 173 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046222



Common Names

  • Phagnalon Pycnophyllon
  • Pycnophyllon Phagnalon
  • Pycnophyllon


Searching for Phagnalon pycnophyllon? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Phagnalon pycnophyllon (also called Common Cottonweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky hillsides, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon pycnophyllon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phagnalon pycnophyllon is a yellow-green color and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.

Searching for Phagnalon pycnophyllon? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon pycnophyllon is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phagnalon pycnophyllon

Phagnalon pycnophyllon is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Phagnalon pycnophyllon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon pycnophyllon?

Phagnalon pycnophyllon

What is the common name of Phagnalon pycnophyllon?

Pygmy-leaved Phagnalon

Where is Phagnalon pycnophyllon found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal 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,

References