Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Grossh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 235 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119372
Common Names
- Persepolitanum Podospermum
- Podospermum Persepolitanum
- Podospermum Persicum
Synonyms
- Scorzonera persepolitana Boiss. [unknown]
- Podospermum canum murdabadense Rech.f. [unknown]
- Podospermum eriospermum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Podospermum persepolitanum (also called Persian Podospermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are small and black. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Podospermum persepolitanum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podospermum persepolitanum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podospermum persepolitanum is a perennial herb native to Iran. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Podospermum persepolitanum
Podospermum persepolitanum is native to Iran and can be found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Podospermum persepolitanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podospermum persepolitanum?
Podospermum persepolitanum
What is the common name of Podospermum persepolitanum?
Persian Podospermum
What is the natural habitat of Podospermum persepolitanum?
It is native to the Middle East and grows in dry, desert areas.
Species in the Podospermum genus
Podospermum purpureum,
Podospermum laciniatum,
Podospermum armeniacum,
Podospermum lachnostegium,
Podospermum canum,
Podospermum songoricum,
Podospermum radicosum,
Podospermum meyeri,
Podospermum grossheimii,
Podospermum roseum,
Podospermum schischkinii,
Podospermum alpigenum,
Podospermum kirpicznikovii,
Podospermum lipschitzii,
Podospermum idae,
Podospermum persepolitanum,
Podospermum grigoraschvilii,
Podospermum meshhedense,
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,