Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matricarioides
ID:
17017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016346

Common Names

  • Phania
  • Matricarioides
  • Matricaria

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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.

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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 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-115822: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.