Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
skirrhobasis
ID:
118650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Trel. ex Coville & Branner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
in Rep. Geol. Surv. Ark. 1888, iv. (1891) 191.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117979



Common Names

  • Aphanostephus skirrhobasis
  • Rough-stemmed Star-thistle
  • Prairie Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Leucopsidium arkansanum DC. [unknown]
  • Keerlia skirrhobasis DC. [unknown]
  • Leucopsidium texanum hort. ex E.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Egletes arkansana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Egletes texana Engelm. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aphanostephus skirrhobasis skirrhobasis [unknown]
  • Aphanostephus arkansanus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aphanostephus arkansanus arkansanus [unknown]

Description

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis (also called Texas Star, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It has small white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis var. kidderi (S.F.Blake) B.L.Turner
Aphanostephus skirrhobasis var. thalassius Shinners

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphanostephus skirrhobasis is a yellow-orange disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis is an annual herb that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Aphanostephus skirrhobasis

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis can be found in the central United States, from Texas to Nebraska.

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanostephus skirrhobasis?

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis

What is the common name of Aphanostephus skirrhobasis?

Skirrhodes Aphanostephus

What is the flowering season of Aphanostephus skirrhobasis?

June to August

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-79326: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.
John C. Branner (1850-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Branner' in the authors string.