Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hilliard) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 538 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001878
Common Names
- Hairy Phymaspermum
- Phymaspermum villosum
- Hairy Milkweed
Description
Phymaspermum villosum (also called 'hairy phymaspermum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phymaspermum villosum is a species of plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phymaspermum villosum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phymaspermum villosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.
Where to Find Phymaspermum villosum
Phymaspermum villosum is found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Phymaspermum villosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phymaspermum villosum?
Phymaspermum villosum
What is the common name of Phymaspermum villosum?
Hairy phymaspermum
What is the natural habitat of Phymaspermum villosum?
Phymaspermum villosum is found in grassy areas in the Mediterranean region.
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,