Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 27: 178 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072974
Common Names
- Pringle's Porophyllum
- Mexican Mint
- Mexican Oregano
Synonyms
- Porophyllum quinqueflorum Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Porophyllum pringlei (also called Pringle's Porophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a thin taproot. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Porophyllum pringlei has been used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porophyllum pringlei is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Porophyllum pringlei is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Porophyllum pringlei
Porophyllum pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.
Porophyllum pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porophyllum pringlei?
Porophyllum pringlei
What is the common name of Porophyllum pringlei?
Pringle's Porophyllum
Where is Porophyllum pringlei found?
It is found in the dry forests of Mexico
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,