Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
31338

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 227 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030667



Common Names

  • Podotheca pygmaea
  • Pygmy Podotheca
  • Pygmy Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Podosperma pygmaeum (A.Gray) C.A.Gardner [unknown]

Description

Podotheca pygmaea (also called Dwarf Podotheca, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Podotheca pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podotheca pygmaea has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podotheca pygmaea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Podotheca pygmaea

Podotheca pygmaea is found in the alpine meadows of New Zealand.

Podotheca pygmaea FAQ

What is the common name of Podotheca pygmaea?

Podotheca Pygmaea is commonly known as Pygmy Podotheca

What is the growth rate of Podotheca pygmaea?

Podotheca Pygmaea has a slow to moderate growth rate

What is the preferred soil type for Podotheca pygmaea?

Podotheca Pygmaea prefers well-drained, sandy soil

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