Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
20336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 145 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019665



Common Names

  • Phania Domingensis
  • Domingensis Phania
  • Phania Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Carelia domingensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eupatorium planellasianum Gomez & Molt. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium planellasianum M.Gómez & Molinet [unknown]
  • Ageratum domingense Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Phania domingensis (also called 'Domingo False Foxglove', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces tall spikes of purple flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phania domingensis is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phania domingensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phania domingensis is a perennial herb that is propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Phania domingensis

Phania domingensis can be found in the tropical dry forests of the Dominican Republic.

Phania domingensis FAQ

What are the common names of Phania domingensis?

Domingo False Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Phania domingensis?

Dry, rocky places, grassy slopes, and open woodlands

What is the flower color of Phania domingensis?

Yellow

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-119014: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.