Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
126773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. ii. 158 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126102



Common Names

  • Chevalier's Porphyrostemma
  • Chevalier's Paronychia
  • Chevalier's Nailwort


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Synonyms

  • Porphyrostemma grantii chevalieri O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Porphyrostemma chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Porphyrostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.6 m. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Porphyrostemma chevalieri has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock. It also has many benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil fertility, and providing a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porphyrostemma chevalieri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porphyrostemma chevalieri is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Porphyrostemma chevalieri

Porphyrostemma chevalieri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Porphyrostemma chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porphyrostemma chevalieri?

Porphyrostemma chevalieri

What is the common name of Porphyrostemma chevalieri?

Chevalier's Porphyrostemma

What is the habitat of Porphyrostemma chevalieri?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

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-87150: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.