Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 658 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096331
Common Names
- Podospermum Alpigenum
- Alpine Milkweed
- Alpine Spider Milkweed
Synonyms
- Scorzonera subintegra (Boiss.) J.Thiébaut [unknown]
- Scorzonera alpigena Grossh. [unknown]
- Scorzonera candica Lipsch. [unknown]
Description
Podospermum alpigenum (also called Alpine Podospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, rocky slopes and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Podospermum alpigenum is used as a natural insect repellent and is also used to treat insomnia, headaches, and fever. It is also used as a natural remedy for digestive problems and to boost the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podospermum alpigenum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podospermum alpigenum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Podospermum alpigenum
Podospermum alpigenum is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the Andes mountains.
Podospermum alpigenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podospermum alpigenum?
Podospermum alpigenum
What is the family of Podospermum alpigenum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Podospermum alpigenum?
Podospermum
Species in the Podospermum genus
Podospermum purpureum,
Podospermum laciniatum,
Podospermum armeniacum,
Podospermum lachnostegium,
Podospermum canum,
Podospermum songoricum,
Podospermum radicosum,
Podospermum meyeri,
Podospermum grossheimii,
Podospermum roseum,
Podospermum schischkinii,
Podospermum alpigenum,
Podospermum kirpicznikovii,
Podospermum lipschitzii,
Podospermum idae,
Podospermum persepolitanum,
Podospermum grigoraschvilii,
Podospermum meshhedense,
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,