Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
64294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sieber) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Colloque OPTIMA Crète Guide Excurs. : 23 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063623



Common Names

  • Phagnalon pygmaeum
  • Pygmaeum Phagnalon
  • Pygmaeum Dwarf Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Phagnalon pumilum glabrum (Boiss.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Phagnalon pumilum pumilum [unknown]
  • Phagnalon pumilum pumilum [unknown]
  • Conyza pumila Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Phagnalon pumilum DC. [unknown]
  • Phagnalon pumilum tomentosum (Halácsy) Hayek [unknown]
  • Phagnalon pumilum glabrum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Conyza pygmaea Sieber [unknown]

Description

Phagnalon pygmaeum (also called Pygmy-weed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal and inland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phagnalon pygmaeum is yellow and tubular, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon pygmaeum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Phagnalon pygmaeum

Phagnalon pygmaeum is native to the Mediterranean ecoregion of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Morocco.

Phagnalon pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon pygmaeum?

Phagnalon pygmaeum

What is the common name of Phagnalon pygmaeum?

Pygmy Phagnalon

Where is Phagnalon pygmaeum native to?

Greece

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2059: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.