Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grantii
ID:
55821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oliv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29(2): 96 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055150

Common Names

  • Grant's Porphyrostemma
  • Grant's Hawkweed
  • Grant's Plumeless Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Porphyrostemma grantii grantii [unknown]
  • Porphyrostemma grantii semicalva O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Porphyrostemma grantii (also called Grant's Porphyrostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is characterized by its yellow flower heads, deeply lobed leaves and long, hollow stems. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porphyrostemma grantii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porphyrostemma grantii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porphyrostemma grantii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Porphyrostemma grantii

Porphyrostemma grantii is found in the tropical regions of Africa.

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Asteraceae

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-15378: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.