Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 22: 142 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067070
Common Names
- Ptilostemon dyricola
- Dyricola Ptilostemon
- Dyricola Plume-thistle
Synonyms
- Cirsium casabonae dyricolum Maire [unknown]
Description
Ptilostemon dyricola (also called False Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilostemon dyricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptilostemon dyricola is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilostemon dyricola is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ptilostemon dyricola
Ptilostemon dyricola can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the western part of the Mediterranean basin.
Ptilostemon dyricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon dyricola?
Ptilostemon dyricola
What is the common name of Ptilostemon dyricola?
Woolly-stemmed Ptilostemon
What is the USDA hardiness zone of Ptilostemon dyricola?
7-10
Species in the Ptilostemon genus
Ptilostemon greuteri,
Ptilostemon leptophyllus,
Ptilostemon strictus,
Ptilostemon parisiensis,
Ptilostemon stellatus,
Ptilostemon abylensis,
Ptilostemon karateginii,
Ptilostemon niveus,
Ptilostemon dyricola,
Ptilostemon casabonae,
Ptilostemon abylense,
Ptilostemon gnaphaloides,
Ptilostemon grandei,
Ptilostemon echinocephalus,
Ptilostemon tauricola,
Ptilostemon pabotii,
Ptilostemon afer,
Ptilostemon hispanicus,
Ptilostemon chamaepeuce,
Ptilostemon diacantha,
Ptilostemon rhiphaeus,
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,