Sison exaltatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 21 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431452
Common Names
- Sison exaltatum
- Sison-exaltatum
- Sison Exaltatum
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- Scaligeria multijuga Bornm. [unknown]
- Carum exaltatum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Conopodium multijugum Druce [unknown]
Description
Sison exaltatum (also called 'Horseweed' and 'American Horseweed', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in sunny, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Sison exaltatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sison exaltatum has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sison exaltatum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Sison exaltatum
Sison exaltatum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the understory of tropical forests.
Sison exaltatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sison exaltatum?
Sison exaltatum
What is the family of Sison exaltatum?
Apiaceae
Where is Sison exaltatum native to?
India
Species in the Sison genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848905-1: Based on the initial data import