Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sisk.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(2): 174 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020436
Common Names
- Porphyrantha Tephroseris
- Tephroseris porphyrantha
- Porphyrantha Hawkweed
Description
Tephroseris porphyrantha (also called Purple-stemmed Tephroseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with purple-tinged leaves. It grows in rocky, dry, and sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Tephroseris porphyrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephroseris porphyrantha has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephroseris porphyrantha is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tephroseris porphyrantha
Tephroseris porphyrantha is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in rocky, dry areas.
Tephroseris porphyrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephroseris porphyrantha?
Tephroseris porphyrantha
What type of plant is Tephroseris porphyrantha?
It is a shrub
Where does Tephroseris porphyrantha grow?
It is native to South America
Species in the Tephroseris genus
Tephroseris helenitis,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris turczaninovii,
Tephroseris crassifolia,
Tephroseris sichotensis,
Tephroseris pyroglossa,
Tephroseris pricei,
Tephroseris kirilowii,
Tephroseris taitoensis,
Tephroseris coincyi,
Tephroseris adenolepis,
Tephroseris subdentata,
Tephroseris phaeantha,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris sukaczevii,
Tephroseris porphyrantha,
Tephroseris ochotensis,
Tephroseris flammea,
Tephroseris praticola,
Tephroseris pseudoaurantiaca,
Tephroseris yukonensis,
Tephroseris stolonifera,
Tephroseris frigida,
Tephroseris pierotii,
Tephroseris jacutica,
Tephroseris integrifolia,
Tephroseris balbisiana,
Tephroseris papposa,
Tephroseris newcombei,
Tephroseris koreana,
Tephroseris gurensis,
Tephroseris vereszczaginii,
Tephroseris furusei,
Tephroseris elodes,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris rufa,
Tephroseris pseudosonchus,
Tephroseris kjellmanii,
Tephroseris takedana,
Tephroseris kawakamii,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris longifolia,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris subscaposa,
Tephroseris hieraciiformis,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris arctisibirica,
Tephroseris cladobotrys,
Tephroseris subfrigida,
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,