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poreleaf dogweed
Scientific Name: Adenophyllum porophyllum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adenophyllum porophyllum: Poreleaf Dogweed
Adenophyllum porophyllum, commonly known as poreleaf dogweed, is a subshrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenophyllum porophyllum (Cav.) Hemsl.
- Common Name: Poreleaf dogweed
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as the Daisy family)
- Synonyms:
- Dyssodia porophylla (Cav.) Cav.
- Dyssodia porophyllum Willd.
- Pteronia porophylla Cav.
- Pteronia punctata (used in South Africa as a name for Poreleaf Dogweed)
- Pteronia scariosa (used in Namibia and South Africa as a name for Poreleaf Dogweed)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
Poreleaf dogweed is native to:
- Mexico
- Central America
- Cuba
- USA (specifically Cochise County in Arizona, where it is noted to be frequent and even weedy)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Adenophyllum porophyllum is classified as a subshrub.
- It exhibits an erect growth habit, tending to grow in both height and width, resulting in a rounded shrub form.
Additional Information
- Adenophyllum is a genus of about ten species, generally referred to as "dogweeds."
- The plant is sometimes misspelled as Adenophyllum porophylloides.
Related Resources
- Garden Guides offers information on gardening and how to grow Adenophyllum porophyllum.
- Encyclopedia of Life provides detailed information on the plant.