Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pachyphyllum
ID:
75336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Klatt) R.K.Jansen, N.A.Harriman & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 7(4): 482. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074665



Common Names

  • Podachaenium pachyphyllum
  • Pricklyleaf
  • Prickly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aspiliopsis pachyphylla Greenm. [unknown]
  • Altamirania pachyphylla Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calea pachyphylla S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Verbesina pachyphylla (Klatt) Wussow & Urbatsch [unknown]
  • Aspilia pachyphyllum Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]

Description

Podachaenium pachyphyllum (also called thick-leaved Podachaenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are linear and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Podachaenium pachyphyllum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podachaenium pachyphyllum is a yellow daisy-like head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podachaenium pachyphyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Podachaenium pachyphyllum

Podachaenium pachyphyllum can be found in the United States and Canada.

Podachaenium pachyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podachaenium pachyphyllum?

Podachaenium pachyphyllum

What is the common name of Podachaenium pachyphyllum?

Thick-leaved Podachaenium

Where is Podachaenium pachyphyllum native to?

Eastern Mediterranean

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-31382: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.
Neil A. Harriman (1938-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Harriman' in the authors string.