Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bombycophole
ID:
122994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bullock) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 452 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122323



Common Names

  • Bombycophole Pittocaulon
  • Pittocaulon
  • Pittocaulon Bombycophole


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Description

Pittocaulon bombycophole (also called Silky Pittocaulon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pittocaulon bombycophole is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittocaulon bombycophole is a small yellow-green flower head, with a few yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittocaulon bombycophole is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.

Where to Find Pittocaulon bombycophole

Pittocaulon bombycophole is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.

Pittocaulon bombycophole FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Pittocaulon bombycophole?

Pittocaulon bombycophole is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

How often should I water Pittocaulon bombycophole?

Pittocaulon bombycophole should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but should not be allowed to become soggy.

How do I propagate Pittocaulon bombycophole?

Pittocaulon bombycophole can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in spring or autumn.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200874-2: Based on the initial data import