Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
34016

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franc. 4: 62 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033345



Common Names

  • Podospermum laciniatum
  • Laciniatum Podospermum
  • Laciniatum False-Dandelion


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Description

Podospermum laciniatum (also called Laciniate Podospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Podospermum laciniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Podospermum laciniatum sub. laciniatum
Podospermum laciniatum sub. decumbens (Guss.) Gemeinholzer & Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podospermum laciniatum has small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podospermum laciniatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and pruned back in the fall.

Where to Find Podospermum laciniatum

Podospermum laciniatum can be found in moist, shaded areas in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Podospermum laciniatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podospermum laciniatum?

Podospermum laciniatum

What is the common name of Podospermum laciniatum?

Laciniate Podospermum

What is the natural habitat of Podospermum laciniatum?

It is found in wet, open areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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-132237: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.