Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porphyresthes
ID:
124651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.M.Barkley) T.M.Barkley & Janovec

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sida 17(1): 80 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123980

Common Names

  • Robinsonecio
  • Robinsonecio Porphyresthes
  • Woolly Robinsonecio

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Description

Robinsonecio porphyresthes (also called Porphyresthes Robinson, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Robinsonecio porphyresthes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Robinsonecio porphyresthes is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robinsonecio porphyresthes is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Robinsonecio porphyresthes

Robinsonecio porphyresthes is native to South America and can be found in dry, open forests and shrublands.

Robinsonecio porphyresthes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Robinsonecio porphyresthes?

Robinsonecio porphyresthes

What are the common names of Robinsonecio porphyresthes?

Purple-stemmed Robinson's Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Robinsonecio porphyresthes?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky areas

Species in the Robinsonecio genus

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-8510: Based on the initial data import
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.
John Paul Janovec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janovec' in the authors string.