Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 18: 685 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135069
Common Names
- Phagnalon Schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurth's Phagnalon
- Schweinfurth's Everlasting
Synonyms
- Phagnalon schweinfurthii schweinfurthii [unknown]
Description
Phagnalon schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Phagnalon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon schweinfurthii has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phagnalon schweinfurthii var. androssovii (B.Fedtsch.) Qaiser & Lack
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phagnalon schweinfurthii has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon schweinfurthii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Phagnalon schweinfurthii
Phagnalon schweinfurthii can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.
Phagnalon schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon schweinfurthii?
Phagnalon schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Phagnalon schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Phagnalon
What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon schweinfurthii?
Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands
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,