Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
128631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1111 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127960



Common Names

  • Calostephane divaricata
  • Wild Lettuce
  • Prickly Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Calostephane foliosa Klatt [unknown]
  • Calostephane foliosa Klatt ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Calostephane schinzii O.Hoffm. ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Calostephane divaricata divaricata [unknown]
  • Calostephane setosa Alston [unknown]
  • Calostephane divaricata schinzii (O.Hoffm.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Calostephane eylesii Thell. [unknown]
  • Calostephane schinzii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Calostephane divaricata (also called Wild Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant native to North America. It grows in sunny meadows and along roadsides. It has deeply lobed leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calostephane divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calostephane divaricata is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calostephane divaricata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Calostephane divaricata

Calostephane divaricata can be found in the western United States and parts of Canada.

Calostephane divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calostephane divaricata?

Calostephane divaricata

What is the common name of Calostephane divaricata?

Divaricate Calostephane

What is the natural habitat of Calostephane divaricata?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-88951: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.