Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polycnemoides
ID:
128977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 155 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128306



Common Names

  • Hairy Trichogyne
  • Hairy-style Trichogyne
  • Hairy-style False-foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Ifloga verticillata (L.f.) Fenzl [unknown]
  • Trichogyne polycnemoides Steud. [unknown]
  • Ifloga verticillata (L.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Trichogyne verticillata (L.f.) Less. [unknown]
  • Ifloga polycnemoides Fenzl [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium verticillatum L.f. [unknown]

Description

Trichogyne polycnemoides (also called Polycnemum Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has large, spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichogyne polycnemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichogyne polycnemoides is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichogyne polycnemoides is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trichogyne polycnemoides

Trichogyne polycnemoides is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Trichogyne polycnemoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichogyne polycnemoides?

Trichogyne polycnemoides

What is the common name of Trichogyne polycnemoides?

Many-flowered trichogyne

What is the natural habitat of Trichogyne polycnemoides?

Grasslands and steppes

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-89295: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.