Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
linaria
ID:
123934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 649 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123263

Common Names

  • Linaria Porophyllum
  • Linaria Porophyllum Plant
  • Linaria Porophyllum Flower

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia linaria linaria [unknown]
  • Cacalia linaria Cav. [unknown]
  • Kleinia tagetoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Porophyllum linariifolium St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Porophyllum linaria (also called Porofilo, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, occurring in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum linaria is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porophyllum linaria is small and white. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum linaria is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Porophyllum linaria

Porophyllum linaria is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this region.

Porophyllum linaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum linaria?

Porophyllum linaria

What type of plant is Porophyllum linaria?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum linaria?

It is native to South America

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-84412: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.