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
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.
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 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,