Pycnophyllum markgrafianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
markgrafianum
ID:
1292267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 175 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291605
Common Names
- Markgrafian Pycnophyllum
- Markgrafian Pycnophyllum
- Markgrafian Pycnophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum (also called Markgraf's Pycnophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pycnophyllum markgrafianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pycnophyllum markgrafianum
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum markgrafianum?
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum
What type of plant is Pycnophyllum markgrafianum?
It is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
Where is Pycnophyllum markgrafianum found?
It is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.
Species in the Pycnophyllum genus
Pycnophyllum argentinum, Pycnophyllum mucronulatum, Pycnophyllum stuebelii, Pycnophyllum bryoides, Pycnophyllum convexum, Pycnophyllum lechlerianum, Pycnophyllum pilgerianum, Pycnophyllum carinatum, Pycnophyllum horizontale, Pycnophyllum peruvianum, Pycnophyllum aristatum, Pycnophyllum aschersonianum, Pycnophyllum filiforme, Pycnophyllum glomeratum, Pycnophyllum holleanum, Pycnophyllum leptothamnum, Pycnophyllum macropetalum, Pycnophyllum macrophyllum, Pycnophyllum markgrafianum, Pycnophyllum mattfeldii, Pycnophyllum molle, Pycnophyllum tetrastichum, Pycnophyllum weberbaueri, Pycnophyllum spathulatum, Pycnophyllum kobalanthum,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6301157: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.