Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 22: 160 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130612
Common Names
- Ptilostemon Pabotii
- Pabotii Ptilostemon
- Ptilostemon pabotii
Description
Ptilostemon pabotii (also called 'Pabot's Ptilostemon', 'Pabot's Daisy' and 'Pabot's Fleabane', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a low-growing, evergreen habit and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilostemon pabotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptilostemon pabotii is a yellow-green daisy with a long stem and a spiny head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, spiny rosettes.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilostemon pabotii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Ptilostemon pabotii
Ptilostemon pabotii is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Ptilostemon pabotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon pabotii?
Ptilostemon pabotii
What is the common name of Ptilostemon pabotii?
Pabot's Ptilostemon
What is the natural habitat of Ptilostemon pabotii?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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,