Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scoparium
ID:
13172

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 119 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012501



Common Names

  • Scoparium Porophyllum
  • Porophyllum
  • Scoparium Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Porophyllum fruticulosum Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Porophyllum scoparium (also called Basketflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum scoparium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Porophyllum scoparium flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum scoparium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Porophyllum scoparium

Porophyllum scoparium can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

Porophyllum scoparium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum scoparium?

Porophyllum scoparium

What are the common names of Porophyllum scoparium?

Prairie Porophyllum

What is the habitat of Porophyllum scoparium?

Dry open woods, pastures, and roadsides

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-112100: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.