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
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.
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 Podachaenium genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,