Phymaspermum acerosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerosum
ID:
93541
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 538 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092870
Common Names
- Acerose Phymaspermum
- Woolly Phymaspermum
- Woolly-leaved Phymaspermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Athanasia acerosa (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
- Morysia acerosa DC. [unknown]
- Athanasia acerosa (DC.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
Description
Phymaspermum acerosum (also called Phymaspermum acerinum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Phymaspermum acerosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phymaspermum acerosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phymaspermum acerosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Phymaspermum acerosum
Phymaspermum acerosum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Phymaspermum acerosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phymaspermum acerosum?
Phymaspermum acerosum
What type of plant is Phymaspermum acerosum?
It is a herb
Where is Phymaspermum acerosum found?
It is found in Europe
Species in the Phymaspermum genus
Phymaspermum villosum, Phymaspermum athanasioides, Phymaspermum scoparium, Phymaspermum leptophyllum, Phymaspermum appressum, Phymaspermum peglerae, Phymaspermum carnosulum, Phymaspermum aciculare, Phymaspermum junceum, Phymaspermum montanum, Phymaspermum argenteum, Phymaspermum bolusii, Phymaspermum pubescens, Phymaspermum parvifolium, Phymaspermum acerosum, Phymaspermum pinnatifidum, Phymaspermum erubescens, Phymaspermum equisetoides, Phymaspermum woodii, Phymaspermum schroeteri, Phymaspermum aciculare, Phymaspermum leptophyllum, Phymaspermum parvifolium, Phymaspermum trifidum, Phymaspermum aphyllum, Phymaspermum oppositifolium, Phymaspermum comptonii, Phymaspermum thymelaeoides,
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-49109: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.