Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 74 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028649
Common Names
- Persian Phagnalon
- Persicum Phagnalon
- Phagnalon persicum
Description
Phagnalon persicum (also called Persian Phagnalon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phagnalon persicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phagnalon persicum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylopia vitiensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Phagnalon persicum
Phagnalon persicum is a species of flowering plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland.
Phagnalon persicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phagnalon persicum?
Phagnalon persicum
What is the family of Phagnalon persicum?
Asteraceae
Where is Phagnalon persicum native to?
Middle East
Species in the Phagnalon genus
Phagnalon acuminatum,
Phagnalon telonense,
Phagnalon bicolor,
Phagnalon viridifolium,
Phagnalon garamantum,
Phagnalon darvazicum,
Phagnalon stenolepis,
Phagnalon kotschyi,
Phagnalon purpurascens,
Phagnalon niveum,
Phagnalon harazianum,
Phagnalon persicum,
Phagnalon lavranosii,
Phagnalon viridifolium,
Phagnalon rechingeri,
Phagnalon murbeckii,
Phagnalon pycnophyllon,
Phagnalon pygmaeum,
Phagnalon abyssinicum,
Phagnalon calycinum,
Phagnalon saxatile,
Phagnalon linifolium,
Phagnalon woodii,
Phagnalon abyssinicum,
Phagnalon quartinianum,
Phagnalon sinaicum,
Phagnalon umbelliforme,
Phagnalon barbeyanum,
Phagnalon pomelii,
Phagnalon nitidum,
Phagnalon yerrimense,
Phagnalon burnatii,
Phagnalon melanoleucum,
Phagnalon sordidum,
Phagnalon retecta,
Phagnalon phagnaloides,
Phagnalon rupestre,
Phagnalon schweinfurthii,
Phagnalon graecum,
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,