Porophyllum warnockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
warnockii
ID:
59408
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.R.Johnson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 18: 96 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058737
Common Names
- Warnock's Porophyllum
- Rattlesnake Weed
- Porophyllum ruderale
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porophyllum warnockii (also called Mexican Oregano, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is usually found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Porophyllum warnockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild flavor and is often used to make salads, soups, and sauces. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Porophyllum warnockii has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porophyllum warnockii is a perennial herb native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Plant seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun and keep moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Porophyllum warnockii
Porophyllum warnockii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental region.
Porophyllum warnockii FAQ
What type of plant is Porophyllum warnockii?
Porophyllum warnockii is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family.
What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum warnockii?
Porophyllum warnockii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Porophyllum warnockii?
Porophyllum warnockii is an annual herb with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has white flowers with yellow centers and deeply divided leaves.
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-15841: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Roy Johnson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Johnson' in the authors string.