Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schischkinii
ID:
89177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsch. & Vassilcz.) Kuth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kavkaz. Predstav. podtriby Scorzonerinae Dum. (Compos.) 118. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088506



Common Names

  • Podospermum schischkinii
  • Schischkin's Podospermum
  • Schischkin Podospermum


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera schischkinii Lipsch. & Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Podospermum schischkinii (Lipsch. & Vassilcz.) Gemeinholzer & Greuter [unknown]

Description

Podospermum schischkinii (also called Schischkin's Podospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers and is easily recognizable by its white, fluffy seed heads.

Uses & Benefits

Podospermum schischkinii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for bees and butterflies, and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podospermum schischkinii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and large, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podospermum schischkinii is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided, toothed leaves. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Podospermum schischkinii

Podospermum schischkinii is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, primarily in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Podospermum schischkinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podospermum schischkinii?

Podospermum schischkinii

What is the common name of Podospermum schischkinii?

Schischkin's Podospermum

What is the habitat of Podospermum schischkinii?

Woodlands, thickets, and 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

Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Schushana Ilyinichna Kutateladze (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuth.' in the authors string.
Iván Vasilchenko (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vassilcz.' in the authors string.