Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montanum
ID:
78990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 538 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078319



Common Names

  • Phymaspermum montanum
  • Mountain Phymaspermum
  • Mountain Phymasperm


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Synonyms

  • Brachymeris montana Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Phymaspermum montanum (also called Mountain Phymaspermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phymaspermum montanum is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymaspermum montanum is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymaspermum montanum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need much fertilizer.

Where to Find Phymaspermum montanum

Phymaspermum montanum is native to the Caucasus region in Eastern Europe and can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Phymaspermum montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymaspermum montanum?

Phymaspermum montanum

What is the family of Phymaspermum montanum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Phymaspermum montanum?

Mountain Daisy

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-34920: Based on the initial data import
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.