Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maxii
ID:
472215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 485 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471547



Common Names

  • Phyllopodium maxii
  • Max's Phyllopodium
  • Max Phyllopodium


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Description

Phyllopodium maxii (also called 'Max's Phyllopodium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllopodium maxii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllopodium maxii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllopodium maxii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rootstock in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and will require little maintenance.

Where to Find Phyllopodium maxii

Phyllopodium maxii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Phyllopodium maxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium maxii?

Phyllopodium maxii

What is the family of Phyllopodium maxii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Phyllopodium maxii?

Grasslands

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946438-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].