Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
8061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.D.J.Koch & Ziz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. : 13 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007390



Common Names

  • Podospermum Purpureum
  • Purple Daisy
  • Purple Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Podospermum purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Scorzonera purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Scorzonera purpurea eupurpurea F.Herm. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera purpurea L. [unknown]

Description

Podospermum purpureum (also called Purple Podospermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, purple flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Podospermum purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podospermum purpureum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podospermum purpureum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root system in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring, but germination is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Podospermum purpureum

Podospermum purpureum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the coastal areas of the region.

Podospermum purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podospermum purpureum?

Podospermum purpureum

What is the common name of Podospermum purpureum?

Purple Podospermum

What is the natural habitat of Podospermum purpureum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-107140: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Ziz (1779-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ziz' in the authors string.