Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 145 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016346
Common Names
- Phania
- Matricarioides
- Matricaria
Synonyms
- Eupatorium multicaulum M.Gómez [unknown]
- Phania curtissii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Hymenopappus matricarioides Spreng. [unknown]
- Phania multicaulis DC. [unknown]
- Ageratum matricarioides (Spreng.) Less. [unknown]
- Carelia matricariodes (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Phania matricarioides (also called Matricaria-like Phania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phania matricarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make perfumes and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phania matricarioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phania matricarioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It should be planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall.
Where to Find Phania matricarioides
Phania matricarioides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.
Phania matricarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phania matricarioides?
Phania matricarioides
What type of plant is Phania matricarioides?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phania matricarioides?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Phania genus
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,