Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
130877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) G.L.Davis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales lxxxi. 272 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130206



Common Names

  • Mueller's Podolepis
  • Podolepis Muelleri
  • Muelleri Podolepis


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Synonyms

  • Panaetia muelleri Sond. [unknown]

Description

Podolepis muelleri (also called Mueller's podolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in open, sandy soils, often in areas with sparse vegetation. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Podolepis muelleri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podolepis muelleri has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolepis muelleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Podolepis muelleri

Podolepis muelleri is native to Australia. It can be found in the dry grasslands of the country.

Podolepis muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podolepis muelleri?

Podolepis muelleri

What is the common name of Podolepis muelleri?

Mueller's Podolepis

What is the natural habitat of Podolepis muelleri?

It is found in dry areas of Australia, usually in sandy soils.

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Gwenda Louise Davis (1911-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Davis' in the authors string.