Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verbascifolium
ID:
84279

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 79 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083608

Common Names

  • Pterocaulon verbascifolium
  • Verbascifolium Pterocaulon
  • Verbascifolium

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Description

Pterocaulon verbascifolium (also called Verbascifoliate Pterocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocaulon verbascifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have small, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is best propagated from seed, though it can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Pterocaulon verbascifolium

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pterocaulon verbascifolium FAQ

What are the characteristics of Pterocaulon verbascifolium?

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.

What is the habitat of Pterocaulon verbascifolium?

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is found in moist meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of Central and South America.

What is the conservation status of Pterocaulon verbascifolium?

Pterocaulon verbascifolium is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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,

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