Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 24 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074903
Common Names
- Oval-leaved Podanthus
- Butterfly Bush
- False Rosemary
Synonyms
- Podanthus gratus D.Don ex Sweet [unknown]
- Ogiera triplinervia Spreng. [unknown]
- Baccharis chilensis Weinm. [unknown]
- Euxenia grata Cham. [unknown]
- Euxenia ovalifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Podanthus ovatifolius (also called Ovoid-Leaved Podanthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States, and is found in rocky, dry, and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Podanthus ovatifolius is a flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podanthus ovatifolius is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podanthus ovatifolius is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Podanthus ovatifolius
Podanthus ovatifolius can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Podanthus ovatifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podanthus ovatifolius?
Podanthus ovatifolius
What is the natural habitat of Podanthus ovatifolius?
It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What is the common name of Podanthus ovatifolius?
It is commonly known as the oval-leaved podanthus.
Species in the Podanthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,