Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollicomus
ID:
135310

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 49 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134639

Common Names

  • Soft Pappobolus
  • Mollicomus Pappobolus
  • Soft-Leaved Pappobolus

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Description

Pappobolus mollicomus (also called Pappobolus mollicomus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Pappobolus mollicomus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pappobolus mollicomus has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappobolus mollicomus is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Pappobolus mollicomus

Pappobolus mollicomus is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Pappobolus mollicomus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappobolus mollicomus?

Pappobolus mollicomus

What type of plant is Pappobolus mollicomus?

Herb

Where is Pappobolus mollicomus native to?

South America

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,

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