Porophyllum obscurum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscurum
ID:
84374
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 651 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083703
Common Names
- Porophyllum
- Mexican Mint
- Obscurum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porophyllum obscurum (also called Obscure Porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Porophyllum obscurum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porophyllum obscurum is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porophyllum obscurum is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.
Where to Find Porophyllum obscurum
Porophyllum obscurum can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Porophyllum obscurum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porophyllum obscurum?
Porophyllum obscurum
What is the common name of Porophyllum obscurum?
Dark Porophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum obscurum?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Porophyllum genus
Porophyllum viridiflorum, Porophyllum lanceolatum, Porophyllum angustissimum, Porophyllum scoparium, Porophyllum calcicola, Porophyllum ruderale, Porophyllum maritimum, Porophyllum tarapacanum, Porophyllum pausodynum, Porophyllum cabrerae, Porophyllum angustissimum, Porophyllum leiocarpum, Porophyllum lindenii, Porophyllum warnockii, Porophyllum pringlei, Porophyllum greggii, Porophyllum obscurum, Porophyllum hasslerianum, Porophyllum amplexicaule, Porophyllum filiforme, Porophyllum bahiense, Porophyllum coloratum, Porophyllum punctatum, Porophyllum linaria, Porophyllum pygmaeum, Porophyllum zimapanum, Porophyllum tagetoides, Porophyllum oppositifolium, Porophyllum nelsonii, Porophyllum gracile, Porophyllum spathulatum,
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-40178: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.