Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
appressum
ID:
25878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. xvi. 139.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025207



Common Names

  • Appressed Phymaspermum
  • Appressed Groundsel
  • Appressed Ragwort


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Description

Phymaspermum appressum (also called Appressed Phymaspermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phymaspermum appressum is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phymaspermum appressum has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymaspermum appressum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Phymaspermum appressum

Phymaspermum appressum can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.

Phymaspermum appressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymaspermum appressum?

Phymaspermum appressum

What type of plant is Phymaspermum appressum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Phymaspermum appressum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-124347: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.