Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(1): 49 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023547
Common Names
- Pritzelii Podotheca
- Podotheca pritzelii
- Pritzelii Podotheca
Description
Podotheca pritzelii (also called Pritzel's Podotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Podotheca pritzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Podotheca pritzelii has white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and shiny. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podotheca pritzelii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Podotheca pritzelii
Podotheca pritzelii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Podotheca pritzelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podotheca pritzelii?
Podotheca pritzelii
What is the common name of Podotheca pritzelii?
Pritzel's Podotheca
What is the natural habitat of Podotheca pritzelii?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Podotheca genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,