Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
10295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(2): 285 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009624

Common Names

  • Parthenium alpinum
  • Alpine Parthenium
  • Mountain Parthenium

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Synonyms

  • Parthenium alpinum alpinum [unknown]
  • Parthenium alpinum alpinum [unknown]
  • Bolophyta alpina Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Parthenium alpinum (also called Alpine Feverfew, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and grasslands, and has white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium alpinum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium alpinum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium alpinum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Parthenium alpinum

Parthenium alpinum is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Parthenium alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium alpinum?

Parthenium alpinum

What type of plant is Parthenium alpinum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Parthenium alpinum found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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-10932: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.