Status:
valid
Authors:
Woronow
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 223 (1933) (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043277
Common Names
- Lachnostegium Podospermum
- Lachnostegium Podosperma
- Lachnostegium Podosperme
Description
Podospermum lachnostegium (also called 'Podospermum', 'Lachnostegium' and 'Lachnostegium Moss', among many other common names) is a moss with small, white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Podospermum lachnostegium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podospermum lachnostegium is a white color and has a star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podospermum lachnostegium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Podospermum lachnostegium
Podospermum lachnostegium is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Podospermum lachnostegium FAQ
What type of plant is Podospermum lachnostegium?
Podospermum lachnostegium is a shrub in the Fabaceae family.
Where does Podospermum lachnostegium grow?
Podospermum lachnostegium grows in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
What is the scientific name of Podospermum lachnostegium?
The scientific name of Podospermum lachnostegium is Podospermum lachnostegium.
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,