Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Baker
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1882
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 16 (1882)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132327
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Podocoma regnellii
- Regnell's Podocoma
- Regnell's Podocoma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Podocoma regnellii (also called Regnell's Podocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Podocoma regnellii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which include treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Podocoma regnellii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Podocoma regnellii is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they are well established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Podocoma regnellii
                        
                            Podocoma regnellii is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Podocoma regnellii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Podocoma regnellii?
Podocoma regnellii
What is the common name of Podocoma regnellii?
Regnell's podocoma
What type of plant is Podocoma regnellii?
Herbaceous perennial
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Podocoma genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,