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
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.
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 Porophyllum genus
Porophyllum viridiflorum,
Porophyllum lanceolatum,
Porophyllum angustissimum,
Porophyllum scoparium,
Porophyllum calcicola,
Porophyllum ruderale,
Porophyllum maritimum,
Porophyllum tarapacanum,
Porophyllum pausodynum,
Porophyllum cabrerae,
Porophyllum angustissimum,
Porophyllum leiocarpum,
Porophyllum lindenii,
Porophyllum warnockii,
Porophyllum pringlei,
Porophyllum greggii,
Porophyllum obscurum,
Porophyllum hasslerianum,
Porophyllum amplexicaule,
Porophyllum filiforme,
Porophyllum bahiense,
Porophyllum coloratum,
Porophyllum punctatum,
Porophyllum linaria,
Porophyllum pygmaeum,
Porophyllum zimapanum,
Porophyllum tagetoides,
Porophyllum oppositifolium,
Porophyllum nelsonii,
Porophyllum gracile,
Porophyllum spathulatum,
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,