Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbelliforme
ID:
88217

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 396 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087546



Common Names

  • Umbel Phagnalon
  • Umbelleaf Phagnalon
  • Umbelleaf Phlox


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Description

Phagnalon umbelliforme (also called False Mayweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It has white flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm and a long, slender stem. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon umbelliforme has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a flavoring agent, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phagnalon umbelliforme has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon umbelliforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Phagnalon umbelliforme

Phagnalon umbelliforme can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

Phagnalon umbelliforme FAQ

What type of soil does Phagnalon umbelliforme prefer?

Phagnalon umbelliforme prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Phagnalon umbelliforme?

Phagnalon umbelliforme prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).

How much sunlight does Phagnalon umbelliforme need?

Phagnalon umbelliforme prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,

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