Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
15613

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 116 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014942

Common Names

  • Porophyllum Calcicola
  • Caliche Porophyllum
  • Caliche Marigold

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Description

Porophyllum calcicola (also called limestone porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to California and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porophyllum calcicola is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum calcicola is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.

Where to Find Porophyllum calcicola

Porophyllum calcicola can be found in the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia, at altitudes of 2,000-3,000 m.

Porophyllum calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum calcicola?

Porophyllum calcicola

What is the common name of Porophyllum calcicola?

Caliche porophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum calcicola?

It is native to Mexico.

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-114462: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.