Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruderale
ID:
18001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. [F. Cuvier] 43: 56. 1826 [Sep 1826]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017330

Common Names

  • Porophyllum ruderale
  • Mexican Porophyllum
  • Mexican-purslane

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia porophyllum L. [unknown]
  • Cacalia ruderalis Sw. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale angustifolia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale ellipticum (Cass.) A.Gray ex B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale glandulosum Chodat [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale ruderale [unknown]
  • Kleinia porophyllum Willd. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ellipticum Cass. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ellipticum intermedium DC. [unknown]
  • Kleinia ruderalis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum macrolepidium Malme [unknown]
  • Tagetes integrifolia Muschl. [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale glandulosum (Salisb.) Chodat [unknown]
  • Kleinia glandulosa Moc. & Sessé [deprecated]
  • Porophyllum macrocephalum macrocephalum [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale ruderale [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ellipticum ellipticum [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale macrolepidium Chodat [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale ruderale [unknown]
  • Porophyllum ruderale suffruticosa Chodat [unknown]

Description

Porophyllum ruderale (also called Wild Tarragon, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum ruderale is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Porophyllum ruderale var. macrocephalum (DC.) Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porophyllum ruderale is yellow, with five petals and a long calyx. The seed is small and black, with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum ruderale is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Porophyllum ruderale

Porophyllum ruderale is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Porophyllum ruderale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum ruderale?

Porophyllum ruderale

What is the common name of Porophyllum ruderale?

Porophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum ruderale?

Grasslands and open areas

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-116772: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.