Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
armeniacum
ID:
37353

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135473: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.