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
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.
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 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,