Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 85 (-86) (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120324
Common Names
- Parthenice mollis
- Soft Parthenice
- Mollis Parthenice
Synonyms
- Parthenice mollis mollis [unknown]
Description
Parthenice mollis (also called soft parthenice, among many other common names) is an upright, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply-divided, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy places, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Parthenice mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parthenice mollis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parthenice mollis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Parthenice mollis
Parthenice mollis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Parthenice mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parthenice mollis?
Parthenice mollis
What is the common name of Parthenice mollis?
Soft Parthenice
What is the natural habitat of Parthenice mollis?
It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas
Species in the Parthenice 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,