Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dracunculoides
ID:
45628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 313 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044957



Common Names

  • Dragon-Wormwood
  • Dragon Wormwood
  • Dragon-Root


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Synonyms

  • Brachyris ramosissima Hook. [unknown]
  • Brachyris dracunculoides DC. [unknown]
  • Xanthocephalum dracunculoides (DC.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia lindheimeriana Scheele [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia dracunculoides (DC.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Xanthocephalum amoenum intermedium Shinners [unknown]
  • Brachyris dracunculoides angustissima DC. [unknown]
  • Brachyris dracunculoides dracunculoides [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia dracunculoides (DC.) O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Amphiachyris dracunculoides (also called False Dragonhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Amphiachyris dracunculoides is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphiachyris dracunculoides is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphiachyris dracunculoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Amphiachyris dracunculoides is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is not widely available in nurseries.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphiachyris dracunculoides?

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

What is the family of Amphiachyris dracunculoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Amphiachyris dracunculoides?

Dragon-Wort

Species in the Amphiachyris genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143484: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.