Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridifolium
ID:
14196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013525



Common Names

  • Phagnalon Viridifolium
  • Green-leaf Phagnalon
  • Green-leafed Phagnalon


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Synonyms

  • Phagnalon viridifolium viridifolium [unknown]

Description

Phagnalon viridifolium (also called Green-leaved Phagnalon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and has yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon viridifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phagnalon viridifolium is a white disc floret, with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon viridifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Phagnalon viridifolium

Phagnalon viridifolium is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Phagnalon viridifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon viridifolium?

Phagnalon viridifolium

What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon viridifolium?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Phagnalon viridifolium?

Late spring to early summer

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237614-1: Based on the initial data import