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(Porophyllum gracile)
Slender Poreleaf (Porophyllum gracile)
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-22T01:30:26-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Porophyllum gracile, commonly known as Slender Poreleaf, is an evergreen subshrub native to desert washes and rocky slopes in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-3 feet and a width of about 1 foot. Slender Poreleaf is characterized by its many branches with numerous thin, wiry, upright stems. It produces white and purple flowers in the spring and summer, which are modest in size but interesting due to their long, curling styles that protrude from the disc florets. The inflorescence produces narrow flower heads up to nearly 3 centimeters long when in bloom, enclosed in five waxy, gland-studded phyllaries. The fruit is a cylindrical achene topped with a pappus of bristles, measuring over one centimeter long.
This plant is valued for its drought tolerance and is often used in xeriscaping and desert gardens. It thrives in full sun and requires very low to low amounts of water, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening. Porophyllum gracile prefers soils with fast drainage and is well-suited to sandy or gravelly substrates. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be an intriguing addition to a native plant garden or a naturalized landscape. Gardeners should be aware that it may require protection from cold in areas where temperatures drop significantly below freezing.CC BY-SA 4.0
This plant is valued for its drought tolerance and is often used in xeriscaping and desert gardens. It thrives in full sun and requires very low to low amounts of water, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening. Porophyllum gracile prefers soils with fast drainage and is well-suited to sandy or gravelly substrates. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be an intriguing addition to a native plant garden or a naturalized landscape. Gardeners should be aware that it may require protection from cold in areas where temperatures drop significantly below freezing.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub
- Height: 0.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 0.2-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Native to desert washes and rocky slopes in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts
Other Names
Common Names: Odora, Yerba De Venado
Scientific Names: , Porophyllum gracile, Porophyllum ochroleucum, Porophyllum confertum, Porophyllum caesium, Porophyllum pinifolium, Porophyllum confertum var. ochroleucum, Porophyllum leucospermum, Porophyllum cedrense, Porophyllum nodosum
GBIF Accepted Name: Porophyllum gracile Benth.