Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
80495

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.López & C.E.Jarvis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 40(2): 343 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079824



Common Names

  • Spanish Broom
  • Spanish Gorse
  • Spanish Genista


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Description

Prolongoa hispanica (also called Spanish prolongoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky hillsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow or white daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prolongoa hispanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prolongoa hispanica is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prolongoa hispanica is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Prolongoa hispanica

Prolongoa hispanica is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes and cliffs, and is often found in association with other species of the genus.

Prolongoa hispanica FAQ

What are the common names of Prolongoa hispanica?

Common names of Prolongoa hispanica include Spanish everlasting, Spanish daisy, and Spanish chamomile.

What are the characteristics of Prolongoa hispanica?

Prolongoa hispanica is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins.

Where is Prolongoa hispanica found?

Prolongoa hispanica is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Species in the Prolongoa genus

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-36398: Based on the initial data import
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Jarvis (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Jarvis' in the authors string.