Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
1305973

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Carneiro & A.A.Schneid.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173(2): 157 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318427



Common Names

  • Porophyllum spathulatum
  • Spathulatum
  • Porophyllum


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Description

Porophyllum spathulatum (also called Spatulate-leaved porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porophyllum spathulatum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum spathulatum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Porophyllum spathulatum

Porophyllum spathulatum can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Porophyllum spathulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum spathulatum?

Porophyllum spathulatum

What is the common name of Porophyllum spathulatum?

Spatulate Porophyllum

Where is Porophyllum spathulatum found?

Porophyllum spathulatum is found in the Caribbean and Central America

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

Angelo Alberto Schneider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Schneid.' in the authors string.
Camila Rezendo Carneiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Carneiro' in the authors string.