Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gussonei
ID:
392194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Rauschert

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 563 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391526

Common Names

  • Petagnaea gussonei
  • Gussone's Petagnaea
  • Gussone's Petagnaea

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Synonyms

  • Petagnia saniculifolia Guss. [unknown]
  • Sison gussonei Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Petagnaea gussonei (also called Gussone's rock-rose, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petagnaea gussonei is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petagnaea gussonei is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brown outer coating. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petagnaea gussonei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Petagnaea gussonei

Petagnaea gussonei can be found in dry grassland, stony places and roadsides in the Mediterranean region.

Petagnaea gussonei FAQ

How much light does Petagnaea gussonei need?

Petagnaea gussonei prefers bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.

What type of soil is best for Petagnaea gussonei?

Petagnaea gussonei prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How often should I water Petagnaea gussonei?

Petagnaea gussonei should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Petagnaea genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911069-1: Based on the initial data import