Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salvadorense
ID:
1335039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-83: 12 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347493



Common Names

  • Podachaenium salvadorense
  • Salvadorense Podachaenium
  • Salvadorense


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Description

Podachaenium salvadorense (also called Salvadoran Podachaenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central America. It has a prostrate habit, with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podachaenium salvadorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podachaenium salvadorense has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podachaenium salvadorense can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Podachaenium salvadorense

Podachaenium salvadorense is native to El Salvador and can be found in the forests of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range.

Podachaenium salvadorense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podachaenium salvadorense?

Podachaenium salvadorense

What is the common name of Podachaenium salvadorense?

Salvadoran Podachaenium

What is the natural habitat of Podachaenium salvadorense?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands in Central and South America

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

John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.