Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
136405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 454 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135734



Common Names

  • Pterocaulon
  • Virgate Pterocaulon
  • Virgatum


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium decurrens Schrank [unknown]
  • Baccharis virgata Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon subspicatum Malme [unknown]
  • Pluchea spicata Less. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon virgatum subvirgata (Malme) Arechav. [unknown]
  • Chlaenobolus virgatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon virgatum virgatum [unknown]
  • Conyza virgata virgata [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon virgatum virgatum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium spicatum spicatum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium spicatum Mill. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon pompilianum Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium virgatum L. [unknown]
  • Pluchea virgata Less. [unknown]
  • Conyza virgata DC. [unknown]
  • Chlaenobolus spicatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon spicatum spicatum [unknown]
  • Conyza virgata L. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon spicatum DC. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon pilcomayense Malme [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon subspicatum Malme [unknown]
  • Conyza spicata Lam. [unknown]
  • Pterocaulon subvirgatum Malme [unknown]
  • Chlaenobolus virgata (L.) Cass. [unknown]

Description

Pterocaulon virgatum (also called broom-like pterocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocaulon virgatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocaulon virgatum is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocaulon virgatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Pterocaulon virgatum

Pterocaulon virgatum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in the region.

Pterocaulon virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocaulon virgatum?

Pterocaulon virgatum

What is the common name of Pterocaulon virgatum?

Virgate pterocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon virgatum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Mexico

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-96472: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.