Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & A.Huet
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 92 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036682
Common Names
- Podospermum armeniacum
- Armeniacum Podospermum
- Armeniacum
Description
Podospermum armeniacum (also called Armenian Podospermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States and Mexico. It has a single stem with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed soils, such as along roadsides and in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Podospermum armeniacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podospermum armeniacum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a white tuft of hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podospermum armeniacum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Podospermum armeniacum
Podospermum armeniacum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Podospermum armeniacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podospermum armeniacum?
Podospermum armeniacum
What is the common name of Podospermum armeniacum?
Armenian Podospermum
What is the family of Podospermum armeniacum?
Asteraceae
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,