Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Kneuck.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 12: 69 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083086
Common Names
- Sinai Phagnalon
- Sinai False Rosemary
- Sinai Phlomis
Description
Phagnalon sinaicum (also called Sinai phagnalon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Sinai Peninsula, and can be found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon sinaicum is a plant native to the Middle East and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phagnalon sinaicum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phagnalon sinaicum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Phagnalon sinaicum
Phagnalon sinaicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Phagnalon sinaicum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Phagnalon sinaicum?
Phagnalon sinaicum prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can survive in a wide range of soil types.
How do you propagate Phagnalon sinaicum?
Phagnalon sinaicum can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
What pests and diseases affect Phagnalon sinaicum?
Phagnalon sinaicum is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to rust, powdery mildew, and root rot.
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,