Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lipsch. & Vassilcz.) Kuth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kavkaz. Predstav. podtriby Scorzonerinae Dum. (Compos.) 117. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083551
Common Names
- Grossheim's Podospermum
- Grossheim's Daisy
- Grossheim's Flower
Synonyms
- Podospermum grossheimii (Lipsch. & Vassilcz.) Gemeinholzer & Greuter [unknown]
- Scorzonera grossheimii Lipsch. & Vassilcz. [unknown]
Description
Podospermum grossheimii (also called Grossheim's Podospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Podospermum grossheimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podospermum grossheimii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podospermum grossheimii is a perennial herb that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Podospermum grossheimii
Podospermum grossheimii is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. It can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Podospermum grossheimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podospermum grossheimii?
Podospermum grossheimii
What is the common name of Podospermum grossheimii?
Grossheim's Podospermum
What is the natural habitat of Podospermum grossheimii?
It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
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,