Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polysphaerus
ID:
25069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 228 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024398



Common Names

  • Many-headed Cabomba
  • Many-headed Water Shield
  • Many-headed Fanwort


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia homblei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Vernonia polysphaera Baker [unknown]

Description

Cabobanthus polysphaerus (also called Yellow-flowered Cabobanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cabobanthus polysphaerus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cabobanthus polysphaerus flower has white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, spindly stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cabobanthus polysphaerus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cabobanthus polysphaerus

Cabobanthus polysphaerus is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Cabobanthus polysphaerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cabobanthus polysphaerus?

Cabobanthus polysphaerus

What is the common name of Cabobanthus polysphaerus?

Many-headed Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cabobanthus polysphaerus?

It is native to Central America and Mexico

Species in the Cabobanthus 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-123575: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.