Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jelskii
ID:
117365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 136 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116694

Common Names

  • Pappobolus
  • Jelski's Daisy
  • Jelski Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Helianthopsis jelskii (Hieron.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Helianthus jelskii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Pappobolus jelskii (also called Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pappobolus jelskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pappobolus jelskii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappobolus jelskii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Pappobolus jelskii

Pappobolus jelskii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry and rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Pappobolus jelskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappobolus jelskii?

Pappobolus jelskii

What is the common name of Pappobolus jelskii?

Jelski's Pappobolus

What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus jelskii?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Pappobolus genus

Pappobolus sagasteguii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus schillingii, Pappobolus microphyllus, Pappobolus discolor, Pappobolus sanchezii, Pappobolus imbaburensis, Pappobolus stuebelii, Pappobolus viridior, Pappobolus ecuadoriensis, Pappobolus smithii, Pappobolus matthewsii, Pappobolus acutifolius, Pappobolus lehmannii, Pappobolus subniveus, Pappobolus acuminatus, Pappobolus argenteus, Pappobolus youngiorum, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus robinsonii, Pappobolus lanatus, Pappobolus nigrescens, Pappobolus storkhortonianus, Pappobolus davidii, Pappobolus lodicatus, Pappobolus decumbens, Pappobolus cajamarcensis, Pappobolus jelskii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus woodsonianus, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus cinerascens, Pappobolus andinus, Pappobolus hutchisonii, Pappobolus amoenus, Pappobolus juncosae, Pappobolus mollicomus, Pappobolus macranthus,

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-78079: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.